Mohamed Chande Othman
TanzaniapoliticianMale5.3Global Dominance: 0.00%Mohamed Chande Othman is the chair of the UN's fact-finding mission, known for his work investigating human rights abuses in conflict zones. He has been vocal about the staggering scale of sexual violence documented in Sudan's ongoing civil war, emphasizing the need for accountability and support for victims.
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Mohamed Chande Othman is a former Chief Justice who chaired the previous commission that investigated election-related breaches.
Legal battle over election violence commission begins todayTanzania· 2026-06-23
The commission was established following the report of an earlier Presidential Commission of Inquiry into post-election violence, chaired by retired Chief Justice Mohamed Chande Othman.
New twist as High Court orders public service in Judge Lila Commission caseTanzania· 2026-06-02
Mohamed Chande Othman led the earlier commission that reviewed breaches of peace during the 2025 General Election.
Legal challenge targets presidential commission probing election violenceTanzania· 2026-06-01
Mohamed Chande Othman chaired the Commission of Inquiry into the October 29 violence.
MJEMA ANALYSIS: Tanzania seeks reconciliation, but words and actions tell a different storyTanzania· 2026-05-30
The commission is chaired by retired Chief Justice Mohamed Chande Othman.
Probe commission granted 42-day extension, sparks debateTanzania· 2026-02-23
The commission is chaired by retired Chief Justice Mohamed Chande Othman.
Dr Slaa reignites debate on October 29 killings, justice before reconciliationTanzania· 2026-02-22
He is the chairperson of the UN mission that reported on the genocidal acts committed by the RSF in Sudan.
UN finds evidence of ‘renewed’ genocide by RSF in Darfur
Canada· 2026-02-20
Mohamed Chande Othman is the president of the UN mission that reported on the genocide in El-Fasher.
Soudan : une mission d’enquête de l’ONU dénonce des actes de « génocide » à El-Fasher ; Washington annonce des sanctions
France· 2026-02-19
Retired Chief Justice Mohamed Chande Othman chaired the Independent Commission of Inquiry appointed by President Hassan.
Butiku speaks out on issues facing TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-01-20
Mohamed Chande Othman is proposed to be included in the commission to investigate the actions taken during the curfew.
Tanganyika Law Society challenges IGP over election-day curfew in constitutional caseTanzania· 2025-11-26
Led by former Chief Justice Mohamed Chande Othman, the team includes retired top diplomats.
Samia: Expose forces behind October 29 chaosTanzania· 2025-11-21
Former Chief Justice Mohamed Chande Othman was announced as the Chair of the Commission of Inquiry.
Opposition parties call for international investigationTanzania· 2025-11-20
The Commission, chaired by Retired Chief Justice Mohamed Chande Othman, brings together eight respected figures in law, diplomacy, security and regional governance.
Commission faces hard questions | The CitizenTanzania· 2025-11-20
The Commission will be chaired by retired Chief Justice Mohamed Chande Othman.
Samia forms commission to investigate October 29 election violenceTanzania· 2025-11-18
Mohamed Chande Othman is the chair of the UN Fact-Finding Mission that reported on the RSF's actions in el-Fasher.
RSF accused of crimes against humanity over el-Fasher siege
United Kingdom· 2025-09-05
Mohamed Chande Othman is a retired judge whose commission on criminal justice discussed the need for an independent investigation agency.
Matumaini mapya CCM ikipanga kuja na chombo huru cha uchunguzi wa uhalifuTanzania· 2025-07-08
Retired Chief Justice Mohamed Chande Othman chaired the Criminal Justice Commission.
What Tanzania seeks to achieve with planned new criminal justice policyTanzania· 2025-05-21
Mr Mohamed Chande Othman completed his term as Chief Justice.
Samia appoints new MD for TanescoTanzania· 2025-05-07
Mohamed Chande Othman is the chair of the UN's fact-finding mission regarding sexual violence in Sudan.
One-year-olds among those raped, UN saysUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-04