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Albert Chalamila urges residents to preserve peace in Dar es Salaam

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Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila has urged residents of Dar es Salaam to preserve peace, highlighting the region’s strategic role in the economy and regional trade. He said Dar es Salaam contributes more than 17% of Tanzania’s GDP and serves the DR Congo, Malawi and Zambia, according to Daily News.

Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila has called on residents of the Tanzanian region to preserve peace and security, warning that violence could disrupt livelihoods, transport and economic activities, Daily News reports.

Dar es Salaam contributes more than 17% of Tanzania’s gross domestic product and is an important diplomatic, tourism and trade hub. The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi and Zambia in particular depend on the region for the delivery of essential products, including petroleum products and industrial goods, according to Albert Chalamila.

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