US congratulates Magufuli, urges new administration ensure the will of the Zanzibaris is reflected

Tanzanian Elections

Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
November 5, 2015

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of the United Republic of Tanzania on their presidential and parliamentary elections, reaffirming Tanzanias strong democratic record.

As President John Pombe Magufuli and his administration assume their responsibilities, we look forward to continuing our close partnership and strengthening further ties between our two countries as we work together to support democratic traditions, promote regional security, and continue to spur economic development.

I also thank outgoing President Kikwete for his efforts to help build a strong and enduring relationship between the United States and Tanzania.

The United States, however, continues to be gravely alarmed by the announcement by authorities that they intend to nullify Zanzibar's October 25 presidential election.


We strongly urge Tanzania's new administration to ensure that the will of the Zanzibari people is reflected in the prompt, fair, and peaceful conclusion of the electoral process in Zanzibar.

RUCCI

UKAWA won't like it. Ooops, are they still going to ICJ?

Carefully written statement. Hakuna mahali Magufuli kapongezwa kwenye huu ujumbe yeye binafsi. Wamepongezwa Watanzania kwa ujumla kwa kushiriki uchaguzi kidemokrasia na Kikwete individually kwa kuhakikisha uhusiano madhubuti kati ya USA na Tz kipindi cha utawala wake. Nadhani wanataka wamuone Magufuli anatendaje kazi yake kwanza na inawezekana kuna kitu bado wameamua waendelee kukielewa kuhusu huu uchaguzi.

Hippocratic USA