Tanzania's Foreign Policy Has Changed. How It's Being Shaped By Domestic Power Struggles

Tanzania's Foreign Policy Has Changed. How It's Being Shaped By Domestic Power Struggles

Tanzania's foreign policy has changed in the past five years. There is a clear break from the mood, tone and actions of President John Magufuli, who ran the country from 2015 until his death in 2021. His rule was marked by challenges to foreign investors, an emphasis on sovereignty, reduction in international engagement and withdrawal from important legal commitments.

Domestic Politics Drive Tanzania’s Foreign Policy

Tanzania’s foreign policy has transformed since President Samia Suluhu Hassan succeeded the late John Magufuli in 2021. Unlike her predecessor, whose nationalist agenda emphasized sovereignty and reduced international engagement, Hassan has sought to rebuild ties with investors, regional partners, and foreign governments while preserving elements of Magufuli’s resource policies. According to new research, this shift […]