Fatma Karume

Fatma Karume

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Fatma Karume is a prominent Tanzanian advocate and former president of the Tanganyika Law Society, known for her legal activism and involvement in significant constitutional cases. She was previously disbarred due to allegations of professional misconduct stemming from her representation of a political figure, but a High Court ruling reinstated her, leading to a government appeal against that decision.

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Mama Fatma Karume was an important part of the history of Zanzibar, particularly during the struggle for independence, the Zanzibar Revolution and the establishment of the United Republic of Tanzania.

Why Fatma Karume's legacy lives beyond First Lady title
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-09-23
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Dr Mwinyi expressed condolences to the Karume family following the death of Mama Fatma Karume, Zanzibar’s First Lady.

Mwinyi, Othman vow to make Zanzibar reconciliation work
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-09-23
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Mama Fatma Karume passed away, prompting condolences from Dr Mwinyi.

Mwinyi swears in OMO as First VP, calls for economic growth, reconciliation
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-09-22
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Fatma Karume was reinstated to legal practice after a court ruling challenged her previous disbarment.

Tanzania's Appellate Court allows govt to challenge Karume’s reinstatement
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-04-17
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Fatma Karume is a prominent advocate whose reinstatement to legal practice is being challenged by the government.

Tanzania's Appellate Court allows govt to challenge Karume’s reinstatement
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-04-17
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