The United States has announced it is conducting an assessment of its relationship with the Government of Tanzania, citing concerns over recent actions that threaten US citizens, investments, and regional stability.
In a statement on December 4, the US Embassy in Tanzania said that the longstanding partnership with the people of Tanzania has brought prosperity and security to the region.
However, the embassy stated that the recent developments, including a crackdown on religious freedom and freedom of expression, restrictions on U.S. investment, and violence against civilians before and after Tanzania’s October 29 elections, have raised serious questions about the future of the bilateral consular relationship.
“The United States appreciates its long-standing partnership with the people of Tanzania, which has brought prosperity to our citizens and security in the region,” read part of the statement.
“However, the recent actions of the Government of Tanzania have raised serious concerns about the direction of our official consular relationship and the credibility of the Government of Tanzania as a shareholder.”
US Announces Review of Its Relationship With Tanzania
The US Embassy stated that those actions have put US citizens, tourists, and US interests in Tanzania at risk, threatening to undermine the shared prosperity and security that have been hallmarks of our cooperation for decades.
The United States stated that it cannot turn a blind eye to actions that jeopardize the security of our citizens or the security and stability of the region.
“The future of our official consular relationship with the Government of Tanzania will depend on his actions,” read the statement.
This comes after the European Parliament delivered a unanimous and unprecedented condemnation of Tanzania’s post-election human rights situation, citing killings, disappearances, political repression, and a violent crackdown following the country’s October 2025 polls.
In addition to freezing funding, Parliament urged for credible, independent investigations, including an African-led inquiry into alleged killings, enforced disappearances, torture, and other violations.
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Embassy in Tanzania Issues Travel Advisory for Its Citizens
On December 1, the US Embassy in Tanzania issued a security alert warning American citizens of potential disruptions due to planned nationwide anti-government demonstrations starting from December 5, with major protests expected on December 9.
In an advisory, the embassy noted that unrest following Tanzania’s October 29 elections previously led to violence, destruction of public infrastructure, internet shutdowns, and travel disruptions.
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Travelers were advised to prepare for possible curfews, internet blackouts, flight and ferry cancellations, roadblocks, and increased attention from security authorities, including searches of electronic devices for politically sensitive content.
“Travelers to Tanzania over the next several weeks should be prepared for potential disruptions, including the possibility of unrest, nation-wide curfews, an internet blackout, cancellation of ferries to Zanzibar, cancellation of international flights, and roadblocks enacted to enforce strict movement controls,” read part of the advisory.
US citizens were urged to avoid demonstrations and crowds, maintain supplies of food, water, medication, fuel, and cash, follow announced curfews, and review personal safety plans.
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