Mahmoud Thabit Kombo
Mahmoud Thabit Kombo | |
|---|---|
Kombo in 2013 | |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation | |
| Assumed office 26 July 2024 | |
| President | Samia Suluhu |
| Preceded by | January Makamba |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 July 1970 |
| Party | CCM |
| Relations | Thabit Kombo (father) |
| Alma mater | University of Sunderland (BA) Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations (MA) |
Mahmoud Thabit Kombo is a Tanzanian politician serving as the country's foreign minister.[1][2] He is involved in community development projects across the country, including school development, environmental initiatives such as water and sanitation, as well as health and savings programs aimed at alleviating poverty.[3]
Early Life and Education
Kombo was born in Zanzibar, Tanzania. He began his formal education at Saateni Nursery School before attending Tumekuja Primary School. He completed his secondary education at Hamamni Secondary School and Lumumba College. Kombo studied at the University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Business Accounting and Computing. He later obtained an MSc in Applied ICT and Artificial Intelligence from Cables and Wireless College in the UK. He also has a Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy from the Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations.[1][3]
Career
He is regarded as a Tanzanian pillar in global diplomacy and plays a key role in navigating international relations.[4] He has attended several diplomatic gatherings, including serving as chief guest during Japan’s National Day celebrations.[5] Kombo also met with Iwaya Takeshi, Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, to discuss strengthening relations between Japan and Tanzania.[6]
References
- ^ a b Said, Mariam (21 July 2024). "Kombo: Newly appointed Tanzania's Minister for Foreign Affairs". Daily News. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "Heads Departments and Units | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation". www.foreign.go.tz. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ^ a b "Mahmoud Thabit Kombo | Tanzania Foreign Ministry Official List". www.tzembassy.go.tz. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ^ cfeditoren (2025-05-22). "At the Heart of Global Diplomacy: Ambassador Kombo and the rise of Tanzania diplomacy in world Affairs:". Tanzania. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ^ Embassy of Japan in Tanzania (2025-03-05). "The birthday reception for His Majesty the Emperor of Japan (5 March 2025)". Embassy of Japan in Tanzania. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ^ Press Releases. "Japan-Tanzania Foreign Ministers' Meeting". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.