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

  His Excellency, Dr. Benson Alfred Bana addressing the meeting. On the 9th May 2023, Tanzania High Commission in collaboration with Voice of Nigeria inaugurated Kiswahili teaching program for members of staff of Voice of Nigeria (VON). The training is aimed at equipping participants with basic Kiswahili knowledge, in line with the existing MOU between Voice of Nigeria and Tanzania Broadcasting Cooperation. The inauguration ceremony was graced by H. E.   Dr. Benson Alfred Bana, High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania to Nigeria and Mr. Osita Okechukwu, Director General -  VON.                                                                                        Mr. Osita Okechukwu, the DG of VON addressing the meeting. Group photo...

The High Commission joins fellow Tanzanians to congratulate H. E. Ali Hassan Mwinyi, Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania (1985-1995) on his 98th birthday. We join him in thanking God for Mzee Mwinyi’s tremendous inspiration in the leadership of the country.

President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H. E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan attends the Emergency Meeting of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ Troika, SADC Troika and Troop Contributing Countries to the Force Intervention Brigade (FIB) Windhoek in Namibia on May 08, 2023. The meeting will discuss the security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla on your Coronation. May your reign be filled with peace, stability and prosperity. I am looking forward to taking the strong and historical Tanzania-UK bilateral ties to greater heights. Twitted by H. E. Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, https://t.co/iIqRSC4RAq.

Hon. Amb. Dr. Pindi Chana, Minister for Culture, Arts and Sports On Thursday, 4th May, 2023, Tanzania was unanimously elected to host the African Union Sports Council of Region IV (AUSC Region 4) Secretariat Headquarters. This voting exercise was conducted by Ministers responsible for sports in AUSC Region 4 member states. The well-attended event held in the northern part of Tanzania was presided over by the Chairman of the Council, Mr. Peter Ogwang who doubles as Ugandan Sports Minister. Earlier on, Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan asked Ministers present at the African Union Sports Council of Region IV (AUSC Region 4) meeting to grant Tanzania an opportunity to host the organisation’s Secretariat Headquarters. In her request, President Samia said that the East African Member state was a suitable home for various international organizations and institutions.

Tanzania to overtake as East Africa's largest economy in 10 years! Tanzania's economy, now stands at $85.42 billion (Sh200 trillion) and is projected to grow into a $136 billion economy by 2028, according to the IMF. Comparatively, Tanzania has a more diverse economy and is seen as less risky relative to a single commodity economy of the current largest in the sub-region.   The United Republic of Tanzania under the leadership of Her Excellency, Dr.  Samia Suluhu Hassan has implemented policies that have transformed the country's economy, resulting in impressive GDP growth from $69.7 billion in 2021 to $85.42 billion in 2023. Her Excellency has achieved this through deliberate strategic reforms which includes modernizing the agricultural sector, implementing trade liberalization policies, advancing tourism by showcasing national touristic gems, through “Tanzania: The Royal Tour” documentary, increasing access to finance for small businesses, and prioritizing educational re...

Tanzania High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria is accredited to Federal Republic of Nigeria and 14 other West African countries, as well as two regional entities, AfDB & ECOWAS. Here are some opportunities available in AfDB as at 5th May, 2023. Download document here:  https://lnkd.in/daBdxh4S

Today, 3rd May, 2023, H. E. Dr. Benson Bana, High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Togo, was honored to represent Hon. Dr. Stergomena Lawrence Tax (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, at the First Ministerial Conference of the African Political Alliance (APA) in Lomé, Togo. The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the participating countries discussed: (i) Africa’s current political and diplomatic challenges in the international scene; (ii) Contemporary issues on Pan-Africanism and African renaissance, and (iii) Challenges of peace and security in Africa with a view to strengthening cooperation and building endogenous capacities to respond to threats, particularly terrorism. The opening session of the conference was graced by H.E. Mrs. Victoire Tomegah-Dogbe, Prime Minister of the Republic of Togo. The Ambassador was accompanied by Mrs. Judica Nagunwa, Minister Plenipotentiary and Head of Ch...

On 27th April, 2023, the United Republic of Tanzania swiftly and successfully evacuated its nationals from war-torn Republic of Sudan, the evacuated Tanzanians arrived in Dar es Salaam aboard the national flag carrier,  Air Tanzania Company Limited.   Since mid April, 2023, Sudan has been besieged by bitter confrontation between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, Sudan's paramilitary.

On 29th April, 2023, Hon. Ummy Ally Mwalimu (MP), Health Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania declared that the outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in Kagera region, Northwest part of Tanzania has been officially contained. However, authorities will continue to maintain active surveillance for 42 more days before declaring an end to the outbreak. Tanzania is safe for tourists!