Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has dismissed two senior government officials, including the foreign minister, in a mini-cabinet reshuffle, her office announced.

The changes occurred as Hassan sought to rebuild trust from foreign powers regarding a program of economic and political reforms. This included loosening restrictions on opposition parties and the media, which some critics had perceived as faltering.

The presidency announced late on Sunday, July 21, that Hassan terminated the appointments of the minister of foreign affairs and East Africa cooperation, January Makamba, and the minister of information, communication and information technology, Nape Nnauye.

They are influential figures in the ruling party, Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM).

No reason was given for their removal. Makamba and Nnauye did not immediately respond to requests for comment.