The President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has called on Tanzanians to protect, strengthen and maintain the Union of Tanzania, peace, stability and national unity as the basis for sustainable development.
President Dr. Mwinyi said this on April 02, 2026 during the launch of the 2026 National Freedom Torch Run held at the Gombani Stadium, Pemba.
President Mwinyi said all institutions in the country and the citizens in general have a responsibility to respect dignity, justice, equality and the rule of law in order to promote national solidarity.
He said the Freedom Torch Run continues to be an important tool to promote patriotism, responsibility and the fight against enemies of development including poverty, ignorance and disease.
He has urged Tanzanians to oppose any form of discrimination and support the Government’s efforts in combating corruption, drugs and diseases such as AIDS and malaria.
President Dr. Mwinyi noted that the Government continues to strengthen health services, control drug use and reduce malaria transmission, while emphasizing the importance of cooperation of all stakeholders in achieving national development.
The Torch of Freedom has begun its run in the Southern Pemba Region and is expected to reach its peak on October 14, 2026 in Rukwa Region, with the theme, ‘Tanzania ni Yetu Sote, Tushikamane’.
