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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan led the nation in commemorating its 60th year of the Union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar. She underscores embracing the 4Rs philosophy in maintaining peace and uplifting economic prospects.
In brief remarks at a colourful rain-drenched ceremony at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam, the president said that through the union, both sides of the union were more assured of peace and national unity. The country achieved various developmental successes, by pointing at the country’s shift to a lower middle-income status. She reiterated the need to stick to the 4Rs which represent reconciliation, resilience, reform, and rebuilding, she stated, describing this vision as essential for current social, political, and economic demands. She said that the 4Rs had enabled a push to overhaul the criminal justice system, guaranteeing freedom of expression and allowing political parties to operate freely. Through dialogue and engagement, the country changed its electoral laws, political party laws, and the Electoral Commission Act.
The president detailed achievements in all spheres in the period that Tanzania has existed, during the past 60 years. She said that wisdom, prudence and courage guided founder presidents Mwalimu Julius Nyerere and Sheikh Abeid Karume, together with their close associates, to bring the two sides of the union together. Those who succeeded maintained the vision, with the leaders of the Union and Zanzibar governments attaching great importance to the Union since it came into effect.
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President Samia was accompanied by several Heads of State and government in the eastern African region. Gracing the occasion were presidents Evarist Ndayishimiye of Burundi, Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia, Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Azali Assoumani of the Comoros, Dr William Ruto of Kenya and President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud of Somalia.Prime Minister Nangolo Mbumba of Namibia and Malawi VP Dr Saulos Chilima attended, along with top officials from Mozambique, Rwanda and Uganda.
