Abeid Amani Karume
Abeid Amani Karume was the first President of Zanzibar, serving from 1964 until his assassination in 1972. He played a pivotal role in the Zanzibar Revolution, which led to the overthrow of the Sultanate and the establishment of a republic. Karume's leadership was marked by efforts to promote social justice and economic development, although his presidency was also characterized by political repression and conflict. His legacy is significant in the context of Zanzibar's history, and his contributions to the island's political landscape are still discussed today.
Born on Jul 01, 1925 (100 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Tanzania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.22% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 130,140 | $63,000 | 137$ |
| Totals | 1 | 59,734,213 | 130,140 | $63,000 | 137$ |
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Tanzania:
Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume was Zanzibar’s first President who nationalised cloves and ensured price stability for farmers.
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Tanzania:
Karume was the first President of Zanzibar and believed in community-centered leadership.
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Tanzania:
Zanzibar’s first president, Abeid Amani Karume, was succeeded by his son, Amani Abeid Karume.
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Tanzania:
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is where the students departed for the NASA competition.
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Tanzania:
Dr. Mwinyi will pay respects at the grave of the late Abeid Amani Karume.
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Tanzania:
Plans are also underway to establish a museum honouring the late Abeid Amani Karume, Zanzibar’s revolutionary founder and first president.
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Tanzania:
President Hassan quoted the late Abeid Amani Karume regarding the visibility and respect of the party.
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Tanzania:
Quoting the late Abeid Amani Karume, she emphasized the importance of the party being seen and respected.
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Tanzania:
The revolution was spearheaded by the Afro-Shirazi Party (ASP) under Abeid Amani Karume.
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Tanzania:
Abeid Amani Karume was the President who led the revolutionary government that demanded the closure of NASA's tracking station in Zanzibar.
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