One on One | Interview with Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs January Makamba

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13 min, 1 sec

The video discusses the effects of the Gaza conflict on Tanzania's economy and the country's global diplomatic engagements.

Summary

  • The war in Gaza disrupts Red Sea shipping, affecting imports to Tanzania, including essential goods like petroleum and fertilizer.
  • Tanzanian Foreign Minister discusses the need for demilitarization of global supply channels and international cooperation to solve the crisis.
  • The interview explores Africa's growing role in global politics, including permanent membership in the G20 and the UN Security Council.
  • The upcoming African Union Commission chairperson election is discussed, with Tanzania's position on the candidates.
  • Tanzania's President visits Turkey for the first time in 14 years, discussing defense, security cooperation, and increasing bilateral relations.

Chapter 1

Effects of Gaza Conflict on East Africa

0:05 - 1 min, 53 sec

The Gaza conflict's impact on East Africa and Tanzania's economy is a major concern.

The Gaza conflict's impact on East Africa and Tanzania's economy is a major concern.

  • Goods imported to Tanzania are disrupted due to the Houthis targeting ships in the Red Sea.
  • Delayed projects and potential lower yields next year could lead to increased food prices and inflation.

Chapter 2

Demilitarization of Global Supply Channels

1:58 - 49 sec

Tanzania's Foreign Minister advocates for global conversation on demilitarization of supply channels.

Tanzania's Foreign Minister advocates for global conversation on demilitarization of supply channels.

  • Disruptions in the Red Sea require international agreement on demilitarization to ensure free passage of goods.
  • The minister suggests that countries should not be able to limit goods movement in important transport corridors out of belligerence.

Chapter 3

Africa's Role in Global Politics

2:47 - 1 min, 17 sec

Africa's presence in global politics is increasing, with involvement in the G20 and potential UN Security Council seats.

Africa's presence in global politics is increasing, with involvement in the G20 and potential UN Security Council seats.

  • African Union became a permanent G20 member, and there's a push for African permanent seats in the UN Security Council.
  • The Tanzanian Foreign Minister calls for an overhaul of the global political and economic decision-making architecture.

Chapter 4

African Union Commission Chairperson Election

4:04 - 6 min, 36 sec

The election of the African Union Commission Chairperson is upcoming, with Tanzania discussing its stance on candidates.

The election of the African Union Commission Chairperson is upcoming, with Tanzania discussing its stance on candidates.

  • Tanzania and Kenya have similar positions on Eastern Africa's representation for the Commission Chair election.
  • The decision to endorse a candidate from Kenya is pending a regional meeting and summit.

Chapter 5

Tanzania-Turkey Diplomatic Relations

10:40 - 2 min, 14 sec

The Tanzanian President visits Turkey, enhancing defense and security cooperation between the two nations.

The Tanzanian President visits Turkey, enhancing defense and security cooperation between the two nations.

  • It's the first head-of-state visit from Tanzania to Turkey in 14 years, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.
  • Discussions include defense industry cooperation, training, exchange of security personnel, and counterterrorism information.

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