The High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania, Abuja-Nigeria

On 11th December, 2023, Amb. Said Shaib Mussa, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania met with Amb. Ibrahim Zanna, Deputy Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Federal Republic of Nigeria. The two Ambassadors discussed issues on how to further strengthen the existing relations between Tanzania and Nigeria.

On 13th December, 2023, the Heads of Missions of the East Africa Community (EAC) Group in Abuja had a regular meeting hosted by the Ugandan High Commissioner, H. E Amb. Nelson Ocheger - Dean of the EAC Group. The Heads of Missions convened to discuss issues of mutual interest in the EAC.

On 12th December, 2023, Amb. Said Shaib Mussa - Deputy Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania met the H. E. Ambassador Nelson Ocheger, High Commissioner of Uganda to Nigeria in a courtesy call. Among other things, their discussions focused on issues of mutual interest between Tanzania and Uganda.

On 8th December, 2023, Amb. Said Shaib Mussa - Deputy Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania met the Chargé d'Affaires a.i, of Kenya High Commission, Nigeria Mr. Samuel Mogere in a courtesy call. Among other things, their discussions focused on issues of mutual interest between Kenya and Tanzania.

On 7th December 2023, the High Commission was privileged to receive Amb. Said Shaib Mussa - Deputy Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania and Mr. Khamis Shibu - Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Blue Economy of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar. The two leaders with their delegations were in Abuja for meetings, which focused on strengthening the existing bilateral relations between Tanzania and Nigeria.

On 5th December 2023, Tanzania High Commission received Young Africans Football Club, in Kumasi-Ghana. Young Africans was in Ghana for a match of Africa Champions League against Medeama of Ghana.

The High Commission expresses its heartfelt condolence to H. E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, the Government and People of Tanzania, particularly the families of the dead, injured, and those affected by flood and landslide which occurred on 3rd December, 2023 in Katesh - Hanang district Tanzania.  The tragic event has claimed no less than 65 lives and left many others injured and missing. Our prayers are with those who are still missing as a result of this sad event. We pray for their early and safe recovery.

On 3rd December 2023, our Mission was honoured to receive Tanzania Women National Football Team (Twiga Stars) in Lomé Togo. Twiga Stars are in Lomé for a return leg fixture against their Togolese Counterparts in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier match. The match is scheduled for 5th December, 2023 at Stade de Kégué de Lomé in Lomé, Togo.

The High Commission congratulates H. E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania over the launch of the Africa Women Clean Cooking Support Program (AWCCSP) on the margins of the COP 28 in Dubai UAE, on 2nd December, 2023.  The AWCCSP aims to provide clean cooking technologies to women and girls in Africa.

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