Mbeto Surprised by Foreign Nations’ Interference in Africa’s Internal Affairs.



By Our Correspondent, Zanzibar


The ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has expressed shock over the conduct of certain foreign institutions and organizations that have issued threats while questioning the arrest of some politicians violating the law—despite the fact that South Africa’s Nelson Mandela and his comrades spent 27 years in prison without these organizations raising concern.


The party also voiced disappointment with what it termed a new trend of foreign countries interfering in the internal affairs of African governments.


Khamis Mbeto Khamis, the Secretary of the Special Committee of the CCM National Executive Council (NEC) in Zanzibar, responsible for Ideology, Publicity, and Training, said it is wrong for foreign countries to dictate Africa’s destiny when African states do not interfere in the internal matters of others.


Mbeto stated that it is necessary and crucial for African nations to reflect deeply on this growing trend, which essentially denies African governments the freedom to independently make their own decisions.


He emphasized that such behavior goes against fundamental procedures, principles, and ethical diplomatic standards, and constitutes a major violation of international treaties.


“Fostering international relations and cooperation is a responsibility that can make the world a safer place. But when threats and force are used instead of promoting good relations, it becomes a form of intellectual oppression and neocolonialism,” said Mbeto.


The party spokesperson further remarked that during the fight against apartheid in South Africa, freedom fighters were imprisoned unjustly, yet no foreign country outside Africa condemned these violations.


“The people of Namibia, Mozambique, Angola, Cape Verde, Zimbabwe, and South Africa suffered greatly. It was only their fellow Africans who stood up for them. It is ironic that the very same historical oppressors now want to appear as defenders of false justice,” he added.


Mbeto also expressed surprise at how some opposition politicians across Africa engage in provocative politics and lawlessness while expecting protection and support from foreign powers.


“African leaders must begin serious discussions on this emerging culture of mockery and collectively adopt a resolution and unified stance. It is unacceptable for former oppressors to suddenly rebrand themselves as champions of human rights,” he asserted.


However, the spokesperson noted that Africa has lost several of its prominent leaders—Patrice Lumumba (DRC), Abeid Karume (Zanzibar), Thomas Sankara (Burkina Faso), Murtala Mohammed (Nigeria), and Marian Ngouabi (Congo-Brazzaville)—due to foreign conspiracies.



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