DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 2 -- SPEAKER of the Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania, Mussa Zungu, has said womens participation in leadership positions and decision-making bodies is essential to promoting gender equality, democracy and social development in the Great Lakes region.

Mr Zungu made the remarks today, November 2, 2026, while addressing the Great Lakes Women Parliamentarians Meeting (WPC) in Dar es Salaam.

He said Tanzania had made progress in increasing womens representation in Parliament, with women accounting for more than 39 per cent of all MPs.

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