Dar es Salaam— Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that the upcoming General Election, scheduled for October 2025, will be free, fair, peaceful, and inclusive.
This assurance was made during a meeting with a Special Pre-election Assessment Mission from the African Union, led by Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the former Vice President of South Africa.
The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s Office in Magogoni, Dar es Salaam, and was attended by a 16-member delegation from the AU.
The African Union delegation visited the country to assess Tanzania’s readiness for the election and to evaluate whether democratic principles, as outlined in the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, are being upheld.
Dr. Mlambo-Ngcuka expressed satisfaction with the preparations, citing progress in electoral reforms, improved governance systems, and the positive political climate.
She noted the encouraging participation of political stakeholders and commended recent government efforts to make the election process more transparent and citizen-focused.
Importantly for Tanzanian citizens, the delegation highlighted the growing involvement of women in politics as a major step forward, describing it as a sign that the country is moving closer to achieving gender parity in leadership.
This progress reflects the government’s focus on inclusive participation, ensuring that women, youth, and marginalized groups have a voice in the democratic process.
Prime Minister Majaliwa assured the AU team that Tanzania is well-prepared to hold credible and peaceful elections, maintaining the country’s strong record of democratic stability.
He emphasized that measures are in place to guarantee that every vote counts and that all citizens can exercise their democratic rights without fear or intimidation.
As Tanzania approaches the 2025 elections, citizens are encouraged to remain engaged, informed, and ready to participate in shaping the nation’s future.
The visit by the AU delegation, and the positive feedback received, serves as a vote of confidence in Tanzania’s democratic direction.
With increased transparency, participation, and reforms, the 2025 General Election is set to be a milestone in strengthening the country’s democracy and empowering its people.
