Tanzania's President Urges Unity and Peace Ahead of 2025 General Election

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President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on Tanzanians to safeguard the country's long-standing peace and unity as the nation prepares for the October 2025 General Election. Speaking during the inauguration of a new worship dome at Arise and Shine Tanzania Church, President Hassan emphasized the importance of preserving national cohesion, citing Tanzania's ranking as the most peaceful country in East Africa in the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI). She urged all stakeholders to ensure the country maintains this status, particularly as it heads into a critical democratic season.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged Tanzanians to maintain peace and unity ahead of the 2025 General Election.
  • Tanzania ranked first in East Africa in terms of peace and stability according to the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI).
  • President Hassan acknowledged the large number of aspirants in this year's election cycle, with nearly 4,000 people collecting nomination forms for parliamentary positions and over 30,000 for councillorships.
  • She called on political aspirants and their supporters to embrace unity and move forward together once the nomination processes are concluded.
  • President Hassan encouraged Tanzanians to accept the outcomes of the nomination and election processes with humility and to support those who are chosen to lead.
  • She praised the construction of the worship dome as an example of strong community support and international goodwill.

Statistics:

  • Over 30,000 people have collected nomination forms for councillorships.
  • Nearly 4,000 people have collected nomination forms for parliamentary positions.
  • The construction of the worship dome will cost Sh15 billion upon completion of the second phase.
  • Tanzania ranked first in East Africa in terms of peace and stability according to the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI).

Sources:

  • President Samia Suluhu Hassan's 2025 address at the inauguration of a new worship dome at Arise and Shine Tanzania Church.
  • The 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI) by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP).