Zanzibar president defends mandatory insurance for tourists amid backlash

Zanzibar President Dr Hussein Mwinyi (right) greets the new Italian Ambassador to Tanzania, Giuseppe Sean Coppola, during the latter's courtesy visit to the Zanzibar State House. PHOTO | COURTESY

By  Jesse Mikofu

What you need to know:

  • All foreign visitors are required to acquire inbound travel insurance cover of up to 92 days stay in the islands, from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation, starting October 1, 2024.

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