Othman Masoud Othman

Othman Masoud Othman

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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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ACT-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 network
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-07-23
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Mr 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 tension
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-07-15
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Othman Masoud Othman has said the journey towards resolving Zanzibar's longstanding political impasse remains long and challenging.

Beyond the handshake: Othman warns of tough road
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-07-13
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ACT-Wazalendo chairman Othman provided the most detailed breakdown of the agreed agenda items.

Inside CCM–ACT Wazalendo political reconciliation accord
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-07-10
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ACT-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 appeal
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-07-09
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Mr Othman Masoud Othman, the ACT-Wazalendo national chairman, is signing a joint accord for political reconciliation.

Zanzibar rival parties sign reconciliation accord in unity push
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-07-07
8.0

Othman 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 deal
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-07-05
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Othman 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
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-03-04
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Seif Sharif Hamad
Seif Sharif Hamad

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 stalemate
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-21
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Mr 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
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-12
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Hussein Ali Mwinyi
Hussein Ali Mwinyi

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 Othman
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-11
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Othman 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 few
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-12-17
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ACT-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 candidates
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-28
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Othman Masoud Othman is the First Vice President and a candidate in the presidential race.

Zanzibar kicks off early voting
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-28
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Othman 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 ends
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-27
9.0

Othman Masoud Othman is the presidential candidate for the ACT-Wazalendo party in Zanzibar.

ACT-Wazalendo banks on ‘OMO teams’ to win Z’bar presidency
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-22
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Othman 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’ dignity
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-15
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Othman Masoud Othman has pledged to prioritise agriculture and fisheries if elected.

Othman pledges to revive agriculture and fisheries
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-10
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Khamis Mtumwa Khamis
Khamis Mtumwa Khamis

Othman Masoud Othman is the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT-Wazalendo) presidential candidate for Zanzibar and the successor to the late Seif Sharif Hamad.

Othman promises to complete the democratic dream
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-06
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Othman Masoud Othman, popularly known as OMO, has pledged to transform the islands’ seafood industry into a formal sector with substantial economic impact.

Zanzibar presidential candidate, Othman, vows to formalise seafood sector
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-09-29
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Othman Masoud Othman is the First Vice President of Zanzibar who offered condolences to the family.

Former MP Abbas Mwinyi buried amid tributes to his humility
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-09-27
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First Vice President Othman Masoud Othman joined the leaders visiting the family of Abbas Mwinyi.

Fuoni MP Abbas Mwinyi buried amid tributes to his humility
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-09-26
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Othman Masoud Othman is the ACT Wazalendo presidential candidate who promises to restore Zanzibar’s commercial status.

Othman Masoud pledges to restore Zanzibar’s commercial status
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-09-21
8.0

Othman Masoud Othman is the presidential candidate for ACT-Wazalendo.

ACT-Wazalendo pushes reform agenda in first week of campaigns in Zanzibar
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-09-20
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Othman Masoud Othman is the opposition ACT-Wazalendo candidate for the Zanzibar presidency.

Don’t underestimate your readers’ intelligence by stating the obvious
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-09-19
6.0

Othman Masoud Othman has vowed to tackle long-standing challenges facing the people of Kojani Island, pledging to prioritize access to clean water and jobs if elected.

Othman Masoud braves the sea in a small boat to reach Kojani
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-09-17
9.0
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Ali Omar
Ali Omar

Othman Masoud Othman has pledged to revolutionise the fisheries sector in Zanzibar.

Othman Masoud pledges fisheries reforms to empower Zanzibar’s fishermen
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-09-16
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Ali Said Ramadhan
Ali Said Ramadhan

Othman Masoud Othman has pledged to deliver a New Constitution to ensure the Isles are truly governed by their people.

Othman pledges New Constitution to restore accountability in Zanzibar
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-09-13
9.0

Othman Masoud Othman is the presidential candidate for ACT-Wazalendo.

CCM, ACT-Wazalendo kick off high-stakes Zanzibar campaigns
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-09-13
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