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

Human Rights resolution on Iran 20 November 2009

The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Change of Ambassador to Mozambique 20 November 2009

Mr Anthony Shaun Cleary has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique in succession to Mr Andrew Soper.

Chris Bryant visits Cyprus 20 November 2009

Minister for Europe Chris Bryant is due to visit Cyprus on 22-25 November for ministerial meetings and discussions on a wide range of issues.

Cluster munitions ban will make world a safer place 20 November 2009

New legislation that would ban the use, production and stockpiling of cluster munitions was published on Friday 20 November.

Resolutions on Burma and DPRK 19 November 2009

The international community has decisively condemned abusive human rights records in Burma and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.