Ghana has observed with great concern the rapidly evolving political and human rights situation in the United Republic of Tanzania, following the recently held general elections on Wednesday, 29 October 2025.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, December 3, Ghana regrets the civilian casualties and extends heartfelts condolences to all the affected families who are grieving their loved ones lost to the unwarranted violence.
The statement, Ghana rallies behind Tanzania and affirms the importance of effective policies and public measures for promoting and protecting the human rights of the protesters.
“Ghana recognizes and supports the Tanzanian authorities’ assurance to addressing impunity through accountability, Justice and respect for constitutional order, In this regard, Ghana affirms the importance of effective policing and public order measures as a part of overall strategies for the promotion and protection of all human rights, especially of the protesters as well as for accountability and Justice and urges the government to ensure that the security forces and other relevant state institutions in Tanzania are mindful of these obligations,” it stated.
The statement stresses the need for enhanced efforts on the part of all stakeholders, including the authorities, political parties, civil society, protesters and the security forces, to respect the rule of law and democracy while upholding good governance and safeguarding the civic space, which is critical to preventing any violations and abuses.
“At this critical juncture, Ghana, as a member of the United Nations Human rights council and mindful of it’s responsibilities, to promote peace and human rights internationally joins the calls made by the African Union, the Commonwealth and the United Nations especially the call by the High Commissioner for Human Rights for all actors to exercise maximum restraint and for the conduct fo transparent and credible impartial investigations into the post-elections violence.
“A fair, inclusive and equitable process anchored in the rule of law will provide the victims, including those detained and the alleged perpetrators, access to due process guaranteed under international human rights law.”
In regard to that, the statement calls on the international community to provide all the necessary support to Tanzania.
Source: Christabel Opare
