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The Chanzo Morning Briefing Tanzania News – July 22, 2025

In our briefing today: Tanzania Hails Regional Push to End DRC Conflict; CCM Battles Misinformation and Fake News as Party Primaries Heat Up; From Grey to Grace: Tanzania’s FATF Victory and the Call to Sustain Reforms.

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Good morning! The Chanzo is here with a rundown of major news stories reported in Tanzania on July 21, 2025.

Tanzania Hails Regional Push to End DRC Conflict

Tanzania’s Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Samwel William Shelukindo, has commended the success of the first-ever Joint Summit of Heads of State from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC), held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania early February 2025. The historic summit aimed to unify peace efforts in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through the Luanda and Nairobi peace processes.

Ambassador Shelukindo made the remarks during the official opening of the 27th Ordinary Meeting of the SADC Ministerial Committee of the Organ (MCO) on Politics, Defence, and Security Cooperation, held at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam.

The SADC ministerial meeting is preceded by sessions of permanent secretaries and senior officials from member states responsible for defence, security, and foreign affairs, which will take place on July 21 and 22, followed by  ministerial segments on July 24 and 25.

Ambassador Shelukindo described the joint summit held in February 2025 as a beacon of hope in the pursuit of a political and diplomatic solution to the protracted DRC crisis. He underscored the need for regional solidarity in addressing transnational threats such as organized crime, cybercrime, human trafficking, and drug trafficking.

He called on SADC member states to maintain unity, solidarity, and strategic coordination in responding to security threats and evolving geopolitical dynamics to ensure lasting peace, security, and stability in the region.

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CCM Battles Misinformation and Fake News as Party Primaries Heat Up

The ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has launched a new system to verify its public communications in an effort to curb the spread of misinformation, particularly on social media platforms.

According to a statement issued on July 21, 2025, by Amos Gabriel Makalla, the Secretary for Ideology, Publicity, and Training in the party’s National Executive Council, the public is encouraged to use a special QR Code that will appear on official party posts to authenticate the information.

“Any false information created by individuals with malicious intent to cause chaos and mislead the public will not appear on official party platforms—be it the website or official social media pages—once the QR Code is scanned,” the statement explained.

This move comes at a time when CCM has recently had to frequently refute numerous fake reports spreading across social media.

One such incident involved a post circulated online on June 20, 2025, bearing the party’s logo announcing that CCM was preparing to begin the process of selecting a new presidential candidate.

This fake report gained traction on social media, especially because it was shared just one day after CCM officially postponed a Central Committee meeting responsible for selecting the names of parliamentary aspirants for the party’s’ nomination process.

CCM emphasized that the QR Code system will make it easier for the public to confirm the authenticity of any information and avoid being misled by fabricated content spread by individuals with ill intent.

From Grey to Grace: Tanzania’s FATF Victory and the Call to Sustain Reforms

This morning, I woke up with a smile after reading the headlines: Tanzania is officially off the FATF grey list! The same list that had hovered over our heads like a stubborn rain cloud during our Vision 2050 drafting days. Back then, it was more than a technical embarrassment. It was a sobering mirror reflecting doubts about our financial credibility, institutional strength, and readiness for transformative growth.

In October 2022, Tanzania found itself on a list no country wants to be on. The FATF grey list. It wasn’t a punishment, but it was a wake-up call. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global watchdog formed by the G7 in 1989, had flagged Tanzania for strategic deficiencies in its systems to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

Being on the grey list meant Tanzania was under increased monitoring. It signaled to the world: “We see gaps in your financial integrity.” Investors grew cautious. International banks raised eyebrows. And development partners asked tough questions.

From 2022 to 2025, Tanzania rolled up its sleeves and launched a national reform marathon. Here’s what we did: First, Tanzania strengthened supervision of banks and non-financial businesses, applying real consequences for non-compliance. Second, law enforcement officials were trained to investigate and prosecute financial crimes based on risk profiles.

Tanzania also improved its asset tracing, making it harder for criminals to hide their loot. It also assessed terrorism financing risks, especially in non-profit organizations, and launched a national strategy to counter it. There were also efforts to raise awareness about financial sanctions among private and public institutions. These weren’t just checkboxes; they were structural shifts. Ministries coordinated. Laws were amended. Institutions were audited. And citizens, slowly but surely, began to feel the ripple effects.

On 13th June 2025, FATF officially announced: Tanzania is no longer under increased monitoring. We were removed from the grey list alongside Croatia and Mali. The world took notice. Investor confidence ticked upward. Our reputation in global financial circles was restored. Now, by implementing reforms (think better asset tracing, institutional audits, law enforcement coordination), we’ve earned our exit. In the development world, this is like getting an honorary doctorate in fiscal credibility. Global investors may now nod approvingly and say, “Ah, yes, Tanzania.”

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