Zanzibar President Mwinyi highlights economic gains as he addresses House of Representatives

President of Zanzibar, Dr Hussein Mwinyi, poses for a group photo with members of the House of Representatives and other retired leaders after delivering his address to the House at Chukwani, Zanzibar.

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Delivering his address to the House on Monday, June 23, 2025, Dr Mwinyi stated the dissolution would allow for preparations ahead of the October general election. He made the declaration under Article 91 (2) (a) of the 1984 Zanzibar Constitution.