Tanzania: Intelligence insights on President Hassan's minor but significant cabinet reshuffle dropping Foreign, ICT ministers

NOTE: This article has been directly traslated from Swahili from sister newsletter Barua Ya Chahali

Yesterday, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu reshuffled her cabinet, as announced in an official statement from the Presidential Office.

This brief intelligence analysis offers insights into the reasons and implications behind these changes.

Removal of January Makamba

The dismissal of Honourable January Makamba surprised many due to two main reasons. Firstly, January is known to be one of President Samia's most trusted politicians. Despite past calls for his removal when he served as Minister of Energy, many believed President Samia would retain him due to their long-standing professional relationship that predated her presidency.