List of high commissioners of the United Kingdom to Tanzania facts for kids
The High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Tanzania is the main representative for the United Kingdom in Tanzania. Think of them as the UK's top diplomat, leading the British team that works with the Tanzanian government.
Both the United Kingdom and Tanzania are part of a group called the Commonwealth of Nations. Because they are both Commonwealth members, they send "high commissioners" to each other's countries instead of "ambassadors." It's just a special name for the same important job!
Tanzania was formed in 1964. Before that, it was two separate places: Tanganyika (which used to be a British colony and became independent in 1961) and the People's Republic of Zanzibar and Pemba (which became independent in 1963). The UK had a special relationship with Zanzibar for many years before its independence.
The High Commissioner to Tanzania also represents the UK in the East African Community. This is a group of countries in East Africa that work together on many things.
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Who is the UK's Top Diplomat in Tanzania?
This section lists the people who have held the important role of representing the UK in Tanzania and its earlier forms.
Early Representatives in Zanzibar
Before Tanzania was formed, the UK had representatives in Zanzibar.
- 1902–1904: Sir Charles Eliot (He also worked for the British East Africa Protectorate, which later became Kenya.)
High Commissioner to Tanganyika
When Tanganyika became independent, the UK sent a High Commissioner there.
- 1961–1963: Sir Neil Pritchard
High Commissioners to the United Republic of Tanzania
After Tanganyika and Zanzibar joined to form Tanzania, new High Commissioners were appointed.
- 1964–1965: Robert Fowler
- 1965–1968: During this time, direct diplomatic talks between the UK and Tanzania were paused due to a disagreement.
- 1968–1972: Horace Phillips
- 1972–1974: Arthur Kellas
- 1975–1978: Mervyn Brown
- 1978–1982: Peter Moon
- 1982–1985: John Sankey
- 1986–1989: Colin Imray
- 1989–1992: Thorold Masefield
- 1992–1995: Roger Westbrook
- 1995–1998: Alan Montgomery
- 1998–2001: Bruce Dinwiddy
- 2001–2003: Richard Clarke
- 2003–2006: Andrew Pocock
- 2006–2009: Philip Parham
- 2009–2013: Diane Corner
- 2013–2016: Dianna Melrose
- 2016-2020 Sarah Cooke
- 2020–present[update]: David Concar
