On his part, the UNHCR Representative in Tanzania, Mr Zulqarnain Hussain Anjum said: “Standing with Congolese refugees and asylum seekers in Tanzania is not just our responsibility, it is a reflection of our shared humanity.”

UNHCR requires an estimated 37.8 billion/- to respond to the DRC emergency in Tanzania, including 13.5 billion/- allocated for preparedness efforts. As of 31 May 2025, Tanzania hosts over 230,000 refugees, primarily from Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo