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Zanzibar Eyes Oil Investment Amid Political Turmoil

12/4/2025

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President Hussein Ali Mwinyi says Zanzibar seeks to attract investors for offshore oil and gas exploration to transform its economy.
The initiative could redefine a tourism-reliant economy in Zanzibar.
Zanzibar, semi-autonomous from Tanzania, launched its first energy licensing round in 2024.
Election-related violence in Tanzania raises stability concerns that could affect Zanzibar's future.

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Story summary

President Hussein Ali Mwinyi says Zanzibar seeks to attract investors for offshore oil and gas exploration to transform its economy.
The initiative could redefine a tourism-reliant economy in Zanzibar.
Zanzibar, semi-autonomous from Tanzania, launched its first energy licensing round in 2024.
Election-related violence in Tanzania raises stability concerns that could affect Zanzibar's future.