Tanzania and North Korea have a long history of military co-operation, going back to their mutual support for anti-imperialist struggle in southern Africa during the Cold War.

[2] In 2014, both Uganda and Tanzania were accused by the United Nations over various arms deals with North Korea.

The UN claimed Tanzania had traded in arms illegally, breaking the embargo placed upon North Korea.

[5] North Korea maintains an embassy in Dar es Salaam which is accredited to all neighboring nations except Uganda and Kenya.

[6] The Tanzanian embassy in China is accredited to maintain relations with North Korea.