(COMBO) President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania and President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda. (File)

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President Yoweri Museveni has congratulated Samia Suluhu Hassan and the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party on her re-election as President of Tanzania. Museveni, who skipped Suluhu's swearing-in ceremony today, November 3, 2025, but represented by Vice-President Jessica Alupo, promised to strengthen the bond between Uganda and Tanzania. 

Suluhu was inaugurated as president after winning 98 per cent of the vote despite the main opposition party, Chadema, which was barred from running, rejecting the results. It has called for fresh elections, saying last Wednesday's vote was a "sham".

Ahead of her arrival for the inauguration, state TV showed officials and foreign dignitaries, including Uganda's Vice-President Jessica Alupo, in stands overlooking parade grounds in State House in the capital Dodoma. Earlier, the broadcaster said the public would not attend.

Museveni, who is also presently seeking reelection and is on the campaign trail for the 2026 General Election, says Suluhu's victory 'reflects the confidence that the people of Tanzania have in her leadership and vision'. 

"Uganda and Tanzania share historic bonds of friendship and cooperation". 

"I look forward to working with President Samia to further strengthen our partnership in trade, infrastructure, and regional integration for the peace and prosperity of our peoples," the President posted on his social media handle.