Seif Sharif Hamad

Seif Sharif Hamad

politician Tanzania

Seif Sharif Hamad, commonly known as Maalim Seif, was a prominent Tanzanian politician and a key figure in Zanzibar's political landscape. Born on October 22, 1943, he co-founded the Civic United Front (CUF) and later served as the First Vice President of Zanzibar. His political career spanned several decades, during which he was known for advocating for democracy and political reform in Zanzibar. He contested the presidency multiple times and became a symbol of opposition to the ruling party's dominance. Maalim Seif passed away on February 17, 2021, and his legacy continues to influence Zanzibar's political dynamics.

Born on Oct 22, 1943 (81 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
141,550
Power
149$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Tanzania 1 6.00 0.24% +0% 59,734,213 141,550 $63,000 149$
Totals 1 59,734,213 141,550 $63,000 149$
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Recent Mentions

Tanzania Tanzania: Seif Sharif Hamad is a late veteran politician who decamped to ACT-Wazalendo after falling out with his former party. 6

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: How ACT-Wazalendo is positioning itself to attract disillusioned politicians

Tanzania Tanzania: Seif Sharif Hamad was a prominent politician in Zanzibar and Tanzania, known for his role as the First Vice President of Zanzibar. 9

Mwananchi: UCHAMBUZI WA MALOTO:  miaka minne ya pumziko la Maalim Seif kaburini