Welcome to the newsroom of the British High Commission in Tanzania. Here, you will find the latest local and foreign news , press releases and speeches delivered by the British High Commission, Tanzania. You will also be able to find articles and speeches by officials of the Foreign Office. If you need more information please contact the Press and Public Affairs Section.

Recent news and events

Iraq Consulate opens in Manchester 07 November 2009

Foreign Office Minister Ivan Lewis expressed delight at the opening of the Iraq Consulate in Manchester on Saturday 7 November.

UK committed to Bosnia and Herzegovina's future in the EU 06 November 2009

David Miliband is in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) on 6 November to discuss progress towards EU and NATO membership.

Britain will not walk away from Afghanistan 06 November 2009

The Prime Minister reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to the campaign in Afghanistan during a speech on Friday 6 November.

British Embassy Mali to re-open 05 November 2009

During a visit to Mali, Foreign Office Minister Ivan Lewis announced that the UK will be re-opening its Embassy.

Remembrance 2009 05 November 2009

Foreign Secretary David Miliband will lay a wreath at the Cenotaph in Whitehall on behalf of the UK's Overseas Territories on Remembrance Sunday.