President Samia Suluhu Hassan expressed gratitude to former Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló for attending the Kizimkazi Festival in Zanzibar. She emphasized that his presence, along with other international and domestic attendees, significantly enhances the festival’s value and reputation. The remarks were made during the festival’s culmination on August 14, 2026. President Samia highlighted the importance of such participation for Zanzibar’s tourism sector. The Kizimkazi Festival is a significant cultural event for the region. Embaló’s attendance underscores growing diplomatic ties and regional cooperation. Further details of the event were published in the Daily News.