"In Tanzania we have a very strong political party, which is my party, CCM, and where you have a very strong party you really can't have the monarchy, where you have a strong monarchy there are no political parties."

"I really love this city."

"I grew up here and I wanted my son to experience growing up here just like I did. But now we’re moving again because the fashion world never stops, and things are opening up."

"It will be none of this summit's business to choose the titles for leaders, it is the business of this summit to see what we are going to do for the suffering people and masses in Africa."

"Much as we don’t condone impunity, if pursuit for justice was in conflict with pursuit for peace, peace must prevail."

"It is rather shocking to note that opposition leaders, who are representatives of the wananchi (citizens), are themselves rejecting the participation of the wananchi in this major public issue."

"The Palestinians fight for their rights and their land using stones and catapults but the Israelis retaliate with disproportional and overwhelming power by using bullets and bombs thus killing so many innocent civilians,"

"Africa does not have an uncle abroad who will come to bail it out of its political and economic woes. It is important that African countries wake up and pool whatever resources they have and jointly deal elements pulling our continent down a death blow."

"I am not the government`s spokesperson but I can say a few words concerning this (Ballali's) death. I would like to know the person who said the government is responsible for the death. What do you mean when you say the government is behind his death?... I will stand down as cabinet minister if it is proved that the government was indeed involved in the death."

"It pains to see that some investors are importing raw commodities, although just on their door steps, similar produces are left to decay."

"What is the cost of the pride of the nation? The number does not mean anything as long as we buy the plane, maintain it and look after the welfare of our people."

"I am excited that Tanzania is the only country out of 53 African nations to host the relay. This is a rare opportunity for our nation and a challenge for the government and the people to promote sports."