Dar es Salaam-Tanzania
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (MP), on 6 January 2026, participated virtually in the 1324th meeting of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) from the Ministry’s sub-offices in Dar es Salaam.
The meeting, attended by Foreign Ministers from AU Member States, deliberated on agenda items focused on safeguarding and respecting the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national unity of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
During the session, Minister Kombo stated that Tanzania fully supports the AU’s efforts aimed at resolving the situation in Somalia and reiterated the country’s firm opposition to any actions intended to divide Somalia, undermine its authority, or compromise its internationally recognized borders.
He further endorsed the statement issued on 26 December 2025 by the Chairperson of the African Union, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, emphasizing that any attempt to weaken Somalia’s unity and sovereignty contravenes AU principles and risks destabilizing the Horn of Africa and the wider African continent.
The Minister also underscored the importance of unity and solidarity among AU Member States, quoting Tanzania’s Founding Father, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, who stated that: “Unity will not make us rich, but it can make it difficult for Africa and its people to be despised or disrespected.” He urged African countries to speak with one voice on matters of critical importance to the continent.
Tanzania’s participation in the session reaffirmed its commitment to supporting regional and international initiatives aimed at promoting peace, security, stability, and solidarity in Africa, particularly in addressing challenges facing the Horn of Africa.
The meeting was officially opened by the Chairperson of the AU Peace and Security Council for January 2026, Hon. Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, who also serves as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
