Tanzania Strengthens Strategic Investment Partnership with Dangote Group

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As part of Tanzania's Strategic Investment Drive, a high-level Government delegation  led by Hon Kitila Mkumbo (MP) Minister for Investment and Planning undertook a visit to Lagos, Nigeria, from 5–7 August 2026. A key engagement was a meeting with Dangote Group leadership, led by Alhaji Aliko Dangote, reaffirming the shared commitment to strengthen Tanzania–Nigeria economic cooperation. Discussions focused on expanding investment across strategic sectors, advancing industrial development, and identifying new opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships. This engagement reflects Tanzania's commitment to fostering a conducive investment environment while building strong partnerships that drive sustainable development, regional prosperity, and shared economic success.

Tanzania Announces its Candidacy for the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)


On 11th May, 2023, the government of the United Republic of Tanzania announced its Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Tulia Ackson as the candidate for the Presidency of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), stating that Dr.Tulia Ackson possess unmatched qualifications, experience, and commitment to democracy that are relevant for the job.

The IPU is an international organization of national parliaments, empowering parliaments and parliamentarians to promote peace, democracy and sustainable development. The President of IPU is the Head of the Executive Committee which is the decision-making organ of the Union. The Union is made up of about 179 parliamentarians out of the 193 countries with legislative bodies in the world.

The IPU is currently headed by a Portuguese national, Mr Duarte Pacheco, and expects to select its new leader during the 147th assembly to be held from October 23rd to October 27th, 2023 in Luanda, Angola.

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