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We sequenced samples in Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania collected in 2022-2024. K13 mutations (P441L, A675V) were found in 2\/1440 Zanzibar participants and 6\/3762 (R561H, P441L) in mainland Tanzania. K13 mutations appear to be of African origin and spreading regionally based on whole genome sequencing data. Frequent parasite importation appears to maintain partner drug mutation frequencies similar to the mainland, where artemether-lumefantrine selects for mutations favoring artesunate-amodiaquine sensitivity. Ongoing molecular surveillance remains essential to track these patterns.<\/jats:p>\n                <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Summary<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>K13 mutations linked to artemisinin resistance were uncommon in Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania in 2022\u20132024. Whole genome sequencing suggests an African origin with regional spread of mutations. 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