A contingent of officers and men from the Tanzania People's Defence Forces (TPDF), which was executing a peacekeeping mission under the United Nations umbrella in Lebanon, today October 07, 2026 handed over the national flag after the end of tour. The group deployed         Lebanon in September 2025 and reverted to the country in September 2026. The flag handover ceremony took place at the Tanzania Peacekeeping Training Centre located at  Kunduchi, Dar es Salaam.

The guest of honor during the ceremony was the Commandant of the High Commanders Defence College, Major General Ramadhani Yohana Churi on behalf of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Jacob John Mkunda.

Speaking during the event, Major General Churi emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline, professionalism, patriotism and obedience in the implementation of peacekeeping operations. He noted that, this is vital for continuing to build respect and a positive image for the Tanzania People's Defence Forces and the nation at large within the international community.

Tanzania's participation in peacekeeping operations has been an essential component of efforts to strengthen peace, security  and stability in various conflict-affected regions around the world.