Mahmoud Thabit Kombo

Mahmoud Thabit Kombo

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Mahmoud Thabit Kombo serves as the Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, focusing on regional integration and promoting Tanzania's interests in continental affairs.

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Mahmoud Thabit Kombo is Tanzania’s Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Minister who addressed the issue through diplomatic channels.

What Tanzania-US legislators’ wrangle means for diplomacy
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-05-28
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Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo presented his ministry’s proposed budget and discussed the importance of diaspora remittances in Tanzania's economic transformation.

Diaspora remittances hit Sh3.3 trillion as Tanzania deepens global engagement
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-05-27
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Mahmoud Thabit Kombo is the Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Minister who addressed MPs regarding the US sanctions bill.

Tanzania MPs demand firm diplomatic response to US sanctions bill
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-05-27
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Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo is the Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation leading Tanzania’s team at the ministerial level.

Tanzania reaffirms commitment as EAC leaders meet in Arusha for decisive summit
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-03-07
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Mahmoud Thabit Kombo is Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation.

Tanzanian justice nominated for ICC bench
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-20
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Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mr Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, linked Tanzania’s international security roles to everyday economic outcomes.

How Samia’s strategic shuttling is rewriting Tanzania’s economic future
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-16
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Tanzania’s Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo engaged ambassadors and representatives from multiple countries.

How Tanzania navigates delicate diplomatic ties after polls chaos
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-11
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Mr Kombo led the consultations with the European Union to strengthen Tanzania's strategic engagement.

Tanzania now seeks deeper strategic ties with European Union
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-02
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Mr Kombo is on an international tour and conveyed a message to the Pontiff from President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Pope Leo meets Tanzania’s Foreign Minister amid post-election violence probe
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-01-28
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Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo officiated on behalf of President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the launch of the CRDB Bank Dubai Representative Office.

CRDB Bank opens Dubai office to channel global capital into East and Central Africa’s economy
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-01-22
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Amb Mahmoud Thabit Kombo officiated the launch ceremony of the CRDB Bank Dubai Representative Office.

CRDB Bank’s new Dubai office to link East, Central Africa to global financing
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-01-22
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The Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, said regrettable events following the October 29 elections affected Tanzania’s global image.

Samia breaks silence on internet shutdown, assures diplomats of safety
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-01-15
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Samia Suluhu Hassan

Mahmoud Thabit Kombo is the Tanzanian counterpart of Wang Yi who hosted him during the visit.

What Chinese Foreign minister’s visit means
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-01-12
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The Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mr Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, held talks in the United States with Congressman, Dr Ronny Jackson.

US shuts doors to Tanzanian students, businesspeople, tourists
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-12-17
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Mr. Kombo began an official working visit to Washington to engage with various important stakeholders in strengthening relations between Tanzania and the United States.

Tanzania leans on diplomacy to reinforce US ties
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-12-16
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The government, through the Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, has since confirmed ongoing negotiations with the EU.

Samia defends how security forces handled October protests
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-12-03
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Samia Suluhu Hassan
Samia Suluhu Hassan

Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo has confirmed ongoing negotiations with the EU regarding aid to Tanzania.

Samia pushes back: “Who are you to lecture Tanzania on its affairs?”
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-12-02
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Samia Suluhu Hassan

The government, through the Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, has since confirmed ongoing negotiations with the EU.

Why Samia’s Dar es Salaam address could shape Tanzania’s future
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-12-01
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The minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, said Tanzania’s ambassador to Belgium, Jestas Nyamanga, was participating in the talks.

Tanzania to the EU: We will not starve
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-11-28
6.0

Ambassador Kombo is widely seen as the face of continuity in the President’s foreign policy agenda.

Analysts: Samia’s MP choices signal continuity, CCM unity
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-11-12
7.0

Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo has just completed his tenure as Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation.

Samia signals possible cabinet members with new MP nominations
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-11-10
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Mahmoud Thabit Kombo is the Tanzanian Foreign Minister who was informed about the concerns for Kenyans in Tanzania.

Kenya demands safety for its citizens after post-poll crackdown
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-07
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Mahmoud Thabit Kombo participated in talks with Musalia Mudavadi regarding the welfare of Kenyans in Tanzania.

Nairobi and Dar es Salaam hold Talks on welfare of Kenyans in Tanzania
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-11-06
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Musalia Mudavadi

Mr Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, reaffirmed the government's stance on the election's transparency.

Tanzania’s election observers identify electoral gaps, recommend reforms
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-11-06
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Foreign Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo said his government had 'no figures' on any dead.

Tanzania results 'mockery of democracy': opposition
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-11-02
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Foreign Affairs Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo said the opposition’s death toll was 'hugely exaggerated'.

Tanzania opposition says hundreds killed in vote protests, UN calls for probe
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-11-01
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Foreign Affairs Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo denied allegations that security services had used excessive force.

President Samia declared winner in Tanzania election with 98pc amidst protests
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-11-01
5.0

Foreign Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo said Friday that his government had 'no figures' on any dead.

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu wins election: Commission
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-11-01
5.0

Mahmoud Thabit Kombo is Tanzania’s Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Minister who spoke about the country's agricultural exports to China.

Farm exports from Tanzania gain traction in China
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-01
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