DAR ES SALAAM, July 31 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan announced yesterday that the government will establish a reconciliation commission to facilitate the next phase of the constitutional review process, reaffirming her administration commitment to political dialogue and national unity.

The Head of State made the remarks at State House in Dar es Salaam during a meeting with leaders of the countrys 18 registered political parties, where discussions centred on political reconciliation, constitutional reforms, economic development, employment, investment and the preservation of peace.

President Samia said the proposed reconciliation commission would help accelerate consensus building ahead of constitutional reforms while ensuring that al...