
Othman Masoud Othman
Othman Masoud Othman is a Tanzanian politician who currently serves as the First Vice President of Zanzibar, a position he assumed following the death of Seif Sharif Hamad. Othman has been active in Tanzanian politics, particularly in Zanzibar, and is recognized for his efforts to continue the political legacy of Maalim Seif while addressing the challenges facing the region in the lead-up to the 2025 general elections.
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Othman Masoud Othman is the First Vice President of Zanzibar and the National Chairman of ACT Wazalendo.
Zanzibar's First VP outlines priority agenda under new Government of National Unity (GNU)Othman Masoud Othman is the chairman of ACT-Wazalendo and was sworn in as First Vice President of Zanzibar.
Valuable lessons for the Union from Zanzibar’s reconciliationMr Othman Masoud Othman was sworn in as the First Vice-President from ACT-Wazalendo.
Mwinyi’s cabinet crossroads: Reshuffle or fill vacancies?
First Vice President Othman Masoud Othman described the GNU as a vehicle for reconciliation and solidarity.
Mwinyi, Othman vow to make Zanzibar reconciliation workZanzibar First Vice President Othman Masoud Othman attended the funeral of Fatma Karume.
Legacy: Mama Fatma Karume’s life, political activism and contribution to TanzaniaMr Othman Masoud Othman was sworn in as the First Vice President of Zanzibar.
Mwinyi swears in OMO as First VP, calls for economic growth, reconciliationOthman Masoud Othman has been reappointed as First Vice President of Zanzibar.
ACT-Wazalendo’s Othman Masoud Othman reappointed Zanzibar’s first vice presidentOthman Masoud Othman has been reappointed as Zanzibar’s First Vice President, bringing his party back into the Government of National Unity.
Othman’s return to Zanzibar Government puts political promises to the testOthman Masoud Othman is the Chairman of ACT-Wazalendo who demonstrated calm after the 2025 polls.
Seif Sharif Hamad’s legacy lives on: How dialogue defeated division in ZanzibarOthman Masoud Othman is the chairman of ACT-Wazalendo involved in the current talks.
Ten bigwigs to shoulder fate of Zanzibar’s Government of National UnityACT Wazalendo leader Mr Othman Masoud Othman called on the committee to become the writers of a new story for Zanzibar.
Zanzibar takes new step towards political reconciliation, Mwinyi and Othman set the directionACT-Wazalendo Party Leader, Mr Othman Masoud Othman, raised claims regarding the cost of the key Afcon stadium project.
Zanzibar goes green with launch of electric bus networkMr Othman detailed several sensitive aspects of the broad agreement that had been temporarily withheld from the public during the initial release of the joint declaration.
CCM, ACT Wazalendo in simmering political tensionOthman Masoud Othman has said the journey towards resolving Zanzibar's longstanding political impasse remains long and challenging.
Beyond the handshake: Othman warns of tough roadACT-Wazalendo chairman Othman provided the most detailed breakdown of the agreed agenda items.
Inside CCM–ACT Wazalendo political reconciliation accordACT-Wazalendo national chairman Othman Masoud Othman said the agreement should be viewed not merely as a political settlement.
Peace pact seen boosting Zanzibar's investment appealMr Othman Masoud Othman, the ACT-Wazalendo national chairman, is signing a joint accord for political reconciliation.
Zanzibar rival parties sign reconciliation accord in unity pushOthman Masoud Othman is the chairman of ACT-Wazalendo who stated that the talks had reached an advanced stage.
Tanzania’s CCM, ACT-Wazalendo move closer to unity dealOthman Masoud Othman reflects on his five years in politics as the First Vice President of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.
Zanzibar’s Othman reflects on five years in politics: Gains and challenges
Othman Masoud Othman is the National Chairman of ACT Wazalendo who acknowledged the ongoing dialogue.
Karume, Shein lead CCM–ACT talks to resolve Zanzibar political stalemateMr Othman Masoud Othman, the national chairman of ACT Wazalendo, discussed the party's negotiations with CCM regarding Zanzibar's Government of National Unity.
OMO: ACT’s entry into GNU hinges on outcome of talks with CCM
Mr Othman, a former First Vice President of Zanzibar, made remarks about ongoing political negotiations between CCM and ACT Wazalendo.
Zanzibar to hear outcomes of CCM–ACT talks soon, says OthmanOthman Masoud Othman has reiterated that the Zanzibar Government of National Unity should serve as a vehicle for fostering unity, solidarity, and equality among citizens.
OMO: GNU should work for all, not the fewOthman Masoud Othman secured 139,399 votes, equivalent to 23.22 percent.
CCM secures 16 Special Seats MPs in Zanzibar House, ACT Wazalendo gets 4ACT-Wazalendo’s presidential candidate, Othman Masoud Othman, conducted an extensive campaign with 77 rallies across Unguja and Pemba.
Inside the 43-day campaign trail of Zanzibar’s 11 presidential candidatesOthman Masoud Othman is the First Vice President and a candidate in the presidential race.
Zanzibar kicks off early votingOthman Masoud Othman has called on the Zanzibar Electoral Commission and state authorities to ensure a free, fair, and transparent election as the Isles head to the polls.
ACT’s Othman Masoud calls for credible Zanzibar polls as campaign season endsOthman Masoud Othman is the presidential candidate for the ACT-Wazalendo party in Zanzibar.
ACT-Wazalendo banks on ‘OMO teams’ to win Z’bar presidencyOthman Masoud Othman has pledged to overhaul the government pension system if elected, promising to restore fairness, dignity, and respect for public servants.
ACT’s Othman Masoud vows pension system overhaul to protect retirees’ dignityOthman Masoud Othman has pledged to prioritise agriculture and fisheries if elected.
Othman pledges to revive agriculture and fisheries

















































































