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President Samia Suluhu Hassan has taken some steps to ease restrictions on the media and opposition since coming to power in 2021, but rights groups say arbitrary detentions have continued.

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Makamba, who had recently been considered a potential candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson seat, was gaining popularity among young diplomats and professionals across Africa as a possible successor to Moussa Faki.

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TIC executive director Gilead Teri attributes the achievements to several measures taken by the Centre since President Samia Suluhu Hassan came into office.

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The meeting was held on the sidelines of the celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar.

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The bilateral agreements targeted trade, energy, agriculture, air travel, and the sharing of aviation technologies.

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Mwinyi passed away on Thursday at the age of 98 after battling lung cancer and was buried on Saturday.

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Mwinyi served as the second President of Tanzania between 1985 and 1995.

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President Samia Suluhu, in a heartfelt post, mourned Lowasa as a brave and dedicated leader.

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President Samia clarified that her remarks weren't indicative of an anticipation of chaos during the elections.

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DP Gachagua expressed gratitude to Zanzibar for hosting the event and emphasised the importance of regional cooperation.

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The action comes as a result of growing public dissatisfaction with the ongoing power rationing in the country.

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