Tanzania, July 13 -- Arusha. President Samia Suluhu Hassan insisted on Monday, July 13, 2026 that no one is above the law, saying respect for human rights must go hand in hand with accountability and adherence to the country's laws.

Addressing the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Association of Government Solicitors and Legal Officers in Arusha, President Hassan defended Tanzania's human rights record, dismissing international criticism as part of efforts to undermine developing countries.

"No one is above our laws. Anyone who breaks the law will be dealt with," she said.

The President said Tanzania remained committed to regional and international human rights standards, noting that the Bill of Rights was incorporated into the Union ...