Rais Samia Suluhu Hassan akihutubia viongozi mbalimbali pamoja na wananchi wa Comoro kwenye Sherehe za miaka 50 ya Uhuru wa nchi hiyo zilizofanyika katika uwanja wa Malouzini Jijini Moroni jana. Photo by Statehouse
From the archipelago of the Comoros, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan issued a resounding call for unity and self-determination across Africa, using the occasion of the Comoros’ 50th independence anniversary to reignite the vision of a truly sovereign and interconnected continent.
Speaking as guest of honour at the golden jubilee celebration, President Suluhu invoked the spirit of pan-African pioneers such as Kwame Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere, and Thomas Sankara.
Her remarks underscored the unfinished mission of Africa’s liberation—not merely political independence, she stressed, but the urgent need for collective economic sovereignty.
“It is time to go beyond political independence to build true economic sovereignty,” President Suluhu declared.
“The development of the continent depends on the ability of its countries to pool their resources and engage in balanced partnerships.”
Her address was far from symbolic. It offered a comprehensive roadmap grounded in multi-sectoral cooperation.
From economic and environmental initiatives to social and diplomatic collaboration, she framed solidarity not just as a moral imperative, but as a strategic necessity in a globalised and crisis-prone world.
In highlighting the enduring ties between Tanzania and the Comoros, Suluhu drew attention to the transformative power of regional partnerships.
Her message was clear: Africa must look inward, leveraging its own strengths to build resilient economies, protect its environment, and secure a place on the world stage that reflects the continent’s true potential.
“An Africa driven by its own vital forces,” she said, “is one that is gradually freeing itself from imposed models to chart its own path to prosperity.”
The Tanzanian leader’s remarks struck a chord at a time when many African nations are actively reevaluating their international alliances and striving to reinforce their domestic industries.
Her speech reminded listeners that the idea of unity must transcend rhetoric—it must materialise in infrastructure development, equitable trade, and the free movement of knowledge and skills.
As Africa faces a rapidly shifting global order, President Suluhu’s voice adds renewed urgency to a longstanding dream: a united, self-reliant continent built by and for Africans.
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