DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 25 -- HEADS of Media outlets and senior editors from across Tanzania have signed a Joint Declaration aimed at promoting peace and tranquility heading to the General Elections on October 29, this year.

The meeting, held today, October 25, 2025, in Dar es Salaam, brought together heads of both public and private media organizations. It was chaired by Deodatus Balile, the Chairperson of the Tanzania Editors Forum (TEF).

Speaking during the event, Balile emphasized that the media serves as the “fourth estate” of governance and therefore has a vital role in safeguarding peace and educating the public, especially in the lead-up to the national election.

On his part, Dr Ayoub Rioba, Director General of the Tanz...