Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has accused the US and other Western nations of interfering in the country’s internal affairs.
Speaking in the Moshi area on Tuesday, Hassan criticized foreign diplomats for pushing an independent investigation into the murder of Ali Mohamed Kibao, a former opposition leader.
Without naming specific countries, Hassan referred to gun violence in the US, arguing that Tanzania does not interfere in other nations’ internal matters.
The US Embassy, on September 9, called for a probe into Kibao’s death after his body was found mutilated in Dar es Salaam.
A joint statement from the EU, Britain, Canada, Norway, and Switzerland followed on September 10, expressing concern over political violence and disappearances.
Hassan reaffirmed her commitment to protecting Tanzania’s Constitution, emphasizing that the government needs no foreign guidance on governance.
She stressed that ensuring the security of Tanzania is her government’s responsibility, and external direction is neither needed nor welcomed.
