Tanzania, Aug. 15 -- Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) has urged the country to confront the reality of the political events of October 29, 2025, through mutual forgiveness and national healing, rather than allowing lingering wounds to divide citizens.

The call follows a meeting between Catholic bishops and President Samia Suluhu Hassan on August 10, 2026.

According to State House statement, the talks aimed to address key national issues, including pathways to resolve the country's ongoing political stalemate.

Speaking on Thursday, August 13, 2026, TEC Secretary-General, Fr Dr Charles Kitima, said the bishops requested the audience with President Hassan to share their perspective on the political climate, emphasisi...