DAR ES SALAAM, July 10 -- THE European Union (EU) has praised Tanzania for maintaining its status as a beacon of peace in the Eastern African region, while wishing the country a smooth and fair electoral process in the upcoming General Election to consolidate democracy and economic growth.

Mr Constantinos Kombos, Official Representative of the Vice-President of the European Commission and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, expressed the EUs appreciation for Tanzanias progress in peace and stability during a joint press conference held yesterday in Dar es Salaam.

Mr Kombos, who doubles as the Cyprus Minister for Foreign Affairs, is in Tanzania for a three-day visit. “We see Tanzania as an important strateg...