What You Need to Know
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed three officials to key positions within Tanzanian institutions, including a new Director General for the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority. The reshuffle also includes the appointment of a Presidential Advisor on Social Affairs and the transfer of an ambassador to Algeria, reflecting ongoing changes in the diplomatic landscape.
Africa-Press – Tanzania. PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed three officials to various institutions and made a minor reshuffle in the diplomatic area.
A statement issued today, April 24, 2026, by the Director of Presidential Communication stated that the Head of State named Engineer Peter Mwasalyanda as the new Director General of the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA), taking over from Dr Jabiri Bakari, whose tenure has ended.
Before the appointment, Eng Mwasalyanda served as Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Communications Service Access Fund (UCSAF).
Dr Bakari has, in turn, been appointed as the Director General of the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA), replacing Salim Ramadhani Msangi, who has been assigned other duties.
Additionally, the President appointed Angela Kizigha as a Presidential Advisor on Social Affairs, bolstering the executive advisory team at the State House.
Meanwhile, President Samia has transferred Ambassador Mabhare Matinyi from Sweden to Algeria as Tanzanian envoy.
Tanzania’s political landscape has seen significant changes under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who took office in March 2021. Her administration has focused on enhancing governance and improving diplomatic relations. The recent appointments and reshuffles are part of her strategy to strengthen institutional leadership and adapt to evolving national and international challenges. This approach aims to ensure that Tanzania’s diplomatic missions are effectively aligned with the country’s foreign policy objectives.
