Humphrey Polepole
Humphrey Polepole serves as Tanzania’s Ambassador to Cuba, representing Tanzanian interests abroad and participating in international dialogues, including discussions on energy and infrastructure with Barbados.
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Polepole publicly announced his resignation, citing disappointment with leadership.
Samia appoints Polepole’s successor, reshuffles envoys in major diplomatic changes
Tanzania· 2026-03-02
Humphrey Polepole, former Tanzanian Ambassador to Cuba, sought advice from Butiku before resigning in 2025.
Butiku speaks out on issues facing TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-01-20
Former government spokesman and ambassador Humphrey Polepole was reported missing from his blood-stained home after resigning in a letter that criticised Hassan's government.
Tanzania president announces inquiry into protest deaths
Kenya· 2025-11-14
Former government spokesman and ambassador Humphrey Polepole was reported missing after criticizing Hassan's government.
Tanzanian politicians in shock as cabal takes over
Taiwan· 2025-11-13
Former government spokesman and ambassador Humphrey Polepole was reported missing from his blood-stained home on October 6.
Tanzania politicians in shock as cabal takes over after massacreKenya· 2025-11-12Humphrey Polepole is one of the prominent kidnapping victims.
Blutige Bilanz nach Protesten nach der Präsidentschaftswahl in Tansania
Switzerland· 2025-11-02
Humphrey Polepole, a former CCM spokesman and ambassador to Cuba, went missing from his home this month after resigning and criticising Hassan.
Protests erupt as Tanzania votes without an oppositionKenya· 2025-10-29
Humphrey Polepole is a senior party member who criticized President Samia's automatic candidacy.
Tanzania’s election feels like a coronation not a contest for President Samia Suluhu Hassan
United Kingdom· 2025-10-27
Humphrey Polepole is a respected Tanzanian diplomat whose disappearance has raised concerns.
East Africa lawyers demand release of two abducted activistsKenya· 2025-10-26
Humphrey Polepole is a former Tanzanian ambassador to Cuba who was reportedly abducted from his home.
Tanzania’s High Court dismisses Habeas Corpus case for ex-envoy Humphrey PolepoleTanzania· 2025-10-24
Humphrey Polepole's family said he was abducted at his home in Dar es Salaam on 6 October.
Top Chadema politician arrested ahead of Tanzania electionUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-22
Humphrey Polepole is the former Ambassador to Cuba who is allegedly abducted.
New twist in Polepole ‘abduction’ case as senior police officer named in CourtTanzania· 2025-10-15
Humphrey Polepole is a former Tanzanian Ambassador to Cuba who was reportedly abducted from his residence.
European MPs, human rights' body call for urgent action over Polepole ‘abduction’Tanzania· 2025-10-11
Humphrey Polepole resigned as ambassador to Cuba and criticized increasing authoritarianism in Tanzania.
Family of missing Tanzania government critic petitions court for answersKenya· 2025-10-11Humphrey Polepole, a critic of Hassan, was abducted amid the political turmoil in Tanzania.
How Tanzania's Samia Hassan has ushered in a new era of authoritarianismKenya· 2025-10-10
Humphrey Polepole is a former Tanzanian ambassador to Cuba involved in a case concerning claims of his alleged abduction.
Court approves new affidavit in Polepole ‘abduction’ petitionTanzania· 2025-10-10
Mr Humphrey Polepole is the former Tanzanian Ambassador to Cuba who is allegedly abducted by police officers.
Habeas Corpus petition for former ambassador Polepole kicks off in high court today, ThursdayTanzania· 2025-10-09
Humphrey Polepole is a former ambassador who was allegedly abducted from his residence in Dar es Salaam.
New details emerge in Polepole ‘abduction, disappearance’ sagaTanzania· 2025-10-08
Humphrey Polepole is a former Tanzanian diplomat who was abducted from his home in Dar es Salaam.
Missing Tanzanian ex-diplomat's mother pleads for his returnUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-08
Humphrey Polepole is a former Tanzanian ambassador to Cuba who was allegedly abducted under mysterious circumstances.
Tanzanian lawyers file case at High Court challenging Polepole’s disappearanceTanzania· 2025-10-07
Humphrey Polepole is a former Ambassador to Cuba who is being investigated for claims of abduction.
Tanzania police investigate claims that government critic Polepole was abductedTanzania· 2025-10-06Humphrey Polepole is a former Tanzanian ambassador and outspoken government critic who has been abducted by unknown individuals.
Tanzania's ex-ambassador and government critic abducted, family saysUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-06Former ambassador Humphrey Polepole has also called for changes before the polls.
Tanzanians go to the polls with unresolved constitutional reforms – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-09-27
Humphrey Polepole has responded to a police summons following online allegations, commending the Police Force for initiating an investigation.
Polepole responds to police summons over online allegationsTanzania· 2025-09-19Humphrey Polepole, the former Tanzanian Ambassador to Cuba, had earlier welcomed the investigation into his online allegations but suggested that authorities might harbor ill intentions.
Tanzania police deny ill motive over Polepole's summonsTanzania· 2025-09-19
Its former ambassador to Cuba, Humphrey Polepole, resigned in July after mounting criticism of political abductions in Tanzania.
Tanzania launches election campaign but opposition excludedKenya· 2025-08-28
Humphrey Polepole is a former CCM publicity secretary who claimed that ACT Wazalendo was a ruling party project.
OMO: Zanzibaris yawning for change, refute ‘CCM project’ jibeTanzania· 2025-08-23
Humphrey Polepole has ignited a political storm after alleging that the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi has integrated its digital systems with those of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Nida, INEC refute Polepole claims of linkage to electoral systemTanzania· 2025-08-23
Humphrey Polepole, a polarising CCM cadre who went on to become Tanzania’s ambassador to Cuba, resigned mid-July 2025.
No ballot yet, but Tanzania’s diaspora voices grow louderTanzania· 2025-08-18
Humphrey Polepole had his appointment as Tanzania’s Ambassador to Cuba revoked by the government.
Humphrey Polepole stripped of diplomatic status, appointment revokedTanzania· 2025-08-06
