[PRESSWIRE] Addis Ababa, Tanzania – 2026-02-13 — Tanzania has welcomed Sudan’s transitional government return to Khartoum and reaffirmed its support for Somalia’s unity, calling for sustained international backing to stabilise both countries and strengthen regional peace efforts.
Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo said Sudan’s move to re-establish its transitional authority in the capital marked an important milestone in restoring governance and rebuilding state institutions after years of conflict.
“We welcome the return of the Sudanese transitional government to Khartoum. This marks a significant step by the people of Sudan toward the restoration of state authority, the resumption of normal life, and the initiation of reconstruction,” Kombo said, according to a statement from the foreign ministry.
He urged the international community to continue supporting Sudan’s political transition through inclusive, nationally led dialogue, describing it as essential to achieving lasting stability.
Kombo made the remarks during an African Union Peace and Security Council ministerial meeting on Sudan and Somalia held at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, where regional leaders discussed security, governance and stabilisation efforts across the Horn of Africa.
Sudan has faced prolonged instability since political upheaval and conflict disrupted its transition to civilian rule, damaging infrastructure, displacing millions and weakening state institutions. Efforts to restore governance and rebuild the capital are seen as critical to stabilising the country and preventing further regional spillover.
On Somalia, Kombo reiterated Tanzania’s support for the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, warning against actions that could undermine national unity.
“We strongly underscore the need to respect Somalia’s unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence,” he said, adding that these principles were protected under Somalia’s provisional constitution, the African Union framework and the United Nations Charter.
Somalia has faced decades of insecurity, political fragmentation and insurgency, although recent reforms and international support have helped strengthen federal institutions and security capacity.
Kombo said Somalia’s political future must be determined by its people through inclusive dialogue, urging international partners to support stability efforts while respecting national sovereignty.
He also stressed the importance of constructive engagement between Somalia and Somaliland, the self-declared autonomous region, to promote dialogue and reduce tensions.
Tanzania further commended troop- and police-contributing countries participating in the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), recognising their role in supporting peacekeeping, counter-insurgency and state-building efforts.
The African Union mission has been central to stabilisation efforts in Somalia, helping government forces counter extremist groups and strengthen security institutions as part of a broader transition towards national security responsibility.
Tanzania’s position reflects its broader foreign policy focus on regional stability, diplomacy and multilateral cooperation, particularly within African Union frameworks aimed at resolving conflicts and supporting post-conflict reconstruction.
Regional analysts say coordinated political engagement and sustained international support will be crucial to ensuring durable stability in both Sudan and Somalia, as African nations seek to address ongoing security and governance challenges across the continent.
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