Julius Nyerere

Julius Nyerere

politician Tanzania

Julius Nyerere was the first President of Tanzania and a key figure in the country's independence movement. He is remembered for his vision of socialism and self-reliance, which shaped Tanzania's early policies and development strategies. The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JHPP) is named in his honor, reflecting his legacy in promoting sustainable energy initiatives.

Born on Apr 13, 1922 (103 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
1,511,137
Power
1,602$
Sentiment
8.02
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Tanzania 12 8.17 1.80% +40% 59,734,213 1,509,075 $63,000 1,592$
Jamaica 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 2,961,167 2,062 $15,000 10$
Totals 13 62,695,380 1,511,137 $78,000 1,602$
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Recent Mentions

Tanzania Tanzania: Quoting Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, she underscored the power of self-belief and leadership in shaping Africa’s future. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Uongozi Institute marks 15 years with launch of inaugural alumni forum

Tanzania Tanzania: Julius Nyerere's shadow continued to loom large on Tanzania’s foreign policy, especially as far as the liberation movements on the African continent were concerned. 8

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: CIA files unmask confusion over who speaks for Tanzania

Tanzania Tanzania: Julius Nyerere, Tanzania's revered founding father, stepped down as president in 1985, leaving behind a complex legacy. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Tanzania’s uneasy transition after Mwalimu stepped down

Tanzania Tanzania: Julius Nyerere remained an influential voice on African peace and unity, brokering peace talks in Burundi in 1996. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Tanzania’s refugee burden and Nyerere’s mediation role highlighted in CIA files

Tanzania Tanzania: Julius Nyerere was Tanzania’s revered founding father and a man of deep convictions rooted in socialism. 6

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: The weight of ideology: Nyerere and Tanzania’s reluctant embrace of the IMF

Tanzania Tanzania: Posthumous awards were presented to Tanzania’s founding President, the late Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, in recognition of his contributions to media development. 9

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Tanzania to unveil new Information Policy to replace 2003 version

Tanzania Tanzania: Posthumous awards were presented to Tanzania’s founding President, the late Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, in recognition of their contributions to media development. 9

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Govt unveils New Media Policy to replace 2003 framework