Dodoma. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced the beginning of a national reconciliation process following the deadly violence that broke out after the General Election of October 29, 2025.
Speaking at the official opening of the 13th Parliament in Dodoma on November 14, she said she would “not tire of extending the hand of reconciliation,” emphasising that the country must confront the events of the past weeks with honesty and resolve.
She explained that her administration’s initiative will centre on an inclusive constitutional dialogue.
“When the 6th Phase government started I launched a reconciliation process guided by the 4Rs philosophy, but some stakeholders pulled out of the process. I urge them this time to come back to the negotiation table,” she said.
The President confirmed that the process of amending the Constitution, an undertaking anchored in the CCM Manifesto, will begin within the first 100 days of her second term.
The initial step will be the formation of a Commission for Conciliation and Understanding Tume ya Usuluhishi na Maelewano, which will lead nationwide consultations aimed at restoring trust in the political system.
President Samia said the reconciliation drive will be guided by the ‘R4’ philosophy of Reconciliation, Resilience, Reforms and Rebuilding, a framework introduced during her previous term to help steer the nation through divisions and transition.
She noted that the approach is intended to open space for political dialogue, encourage institutional reforms and strengthen the foundations of democratic governance.
She expressed hope that all political stakeholders would genuinely embrace the call for understanding so that the country can build a stable and enabling environment for development.
The President added that Tanzanians have long resolved internal challenges through dialogue, and that the nation must continue enhancing its democracy according to its own traditions rather than models “brought in from outside.”
