The Government of Ghana has expressed profound concern over the deteriorating political and human rights situation in the United Republic of Tanzania.
This follows the general elections held on 29th October 2025, which have been marred by violence and civilian casualties.
In a release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday in Accra it stated that, reports of security force clashes with protesters, loss of life, and widespread unrest point to a serious threat to the nation’s stability.
“Ghana particularly regrets the civilian casualties and extends heartfelt condolences to all the families who are grieving their loved ones lost to the unwarranted violence. We also wish speedy recovery to all those who have suffered injuries”, it added.
It said 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 noted.
According to the release, Ghana 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 critical to preventing any violations and abuses.
It added that, Ghana as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council and mindful of its responsibilities to promote peace and human rights internationally at this critical juncture, 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 of transparent and credible impartial investigations into the post-election 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”, it said.
The release further stated that Ghana calls on the international community to provide all necessary support to Tanzania.
Joyce Adwoa Animia Ocran, ISD
