Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has accused Western nations, including the United States, of interfering in Tanzania’s internal matters. Speaking in the Moshi region on Tuesday, Hassan criticized foreign diplomats who have called for an impartial investigation into the death of former opposition leader Ali Mohamed Kibao.
Without specifying particular countries, Hassan referenced gun violence in the US and asserted that Tanzania does not involve itself in the internal affairs of other nations. The US Embassy had requested an investigation into Kibao’s death on September 9, after his body was found in Dar es Salaam with severed limbs.
The day after, a joint statement from the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, and Switzerland expressed concern over political violence and disappearances in Tanzania.
Hassan reiterated her commitment to upholding Tanzania’s Constitution, asserting that her government does not need external advice on governance. She emphasized that her administration is responsible for maintaining the country’s security and does not require or welcome external guidance.
