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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has firmly defended her recent clampdown on what she termed as external forces attempting to destabilize the country.
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Speaking at the swearing-in of newly appointed government officials at State House in Dar es Salaam on Saturday, May 24, 2025, Suluhu reiterated her dedication to protecting Tanzania’s sovereignty and national interests.
She urged both citizens and public servants to stay alert and actively guard the country against harmful foreign influences.
“Safeguarding our nation is not my responsibility alone, nor that of the defense and security agencies — it is a duty shared by all of us,” she said in Swahili.
Suluhu described Tanzania as a precious national inheritance from past generations, emphasizing the collective responsibility to preserve it.
“This is the only resource we have been entrusted with. We have no other. I urge you to protect it,” she appealed.
The president also cautioned that destabilizing elements might attempt to infiltrate government institutions if not stopped.
“If they fail to attack directly, they will go after our ministries and agencies. Remain vigilant and defend the country,” she warned.
Her remarks coincided with a statement from the United States, which called for a swift and thorough investigation into the alleged mistreatment of two East African activists — Uganda’s Agather Atuhaire and Kenya’s Boniface Mwangi — during their recent detention in Tanzania.
The U.S. Bureau of African Affairs voiced concern over reported human rights violations, stating, “The United States is deeply troubled by reports of the mistreatment of two East African activists in Tanzania.”
The activists had traveled to Tanzania in support of opposition figure Tundu Lissu, who faces treason charges. They were later found abandoned near their national borders, reportedly bearing signs of torture and abuse.
Earlier last week, President Suluhu had warned that she would not tolerate foreign activists interfering in Tanzania’s internal matters or inciting unrest.
