Seif Sharif Hamad
TanzaniapoliticianMaleb. 19437.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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Mr Othman echoed the political philosophy of the late Zanzibar leader Seif Sharif Hamad.
Mwinyi, Othman vow to make Zanzibar reconciliation workTanzania· 2026-09-23
Mr Othman cited the late Zanzibar political guru Seif Sharif Hamad in his speech about the GNU.
Mwinyi swears in OMO as First VP, calls for economic growth, reconciliationTanzania· 2026-09-22
Seif Sharif Hamad established the foundation for conflict resolution through dialogue in Zanzibar.
Seif Sharif Hamad’s legacy lives on: How dialogue defeated division in ZanzibarTanzania· 2026-09-16
Seif Sharif Hamad served as CUF Secretary General during past reconciliations.
Ten bigwigs to shoulder fate of Zanzibar’s Government of National UnityTanzania· 2026-09-14
The second accord of 2010 similarly involved President Amani Karume and CUF Secretary-General Seif Sharif Hamad.
CCM, ACT Wazalendo in simmering political tensionTanzania· 2026-07-15
Seif Sharif Hamad was the late former First Vice President of Zanzibar and presidential candidate of the Civic United Front (CUF).
Tanzania’s fate in human rights case to be decided at African Court on FridayTanzania· 2026-03-05
The late Seif Sharif Hamad was a towering figure in Zanzibar’s opposition politics.
Zanzibar’s Othman reflects on five years in politics: Gains and challengesTanzania· 2026-03-04
Seif Sharif Hamad was a revered political leader in Zanzibar, known for his advocacy of democratic ideals and his significant influence in opposition politics.
Othman promises to complete the democratic dreamTanzania· 2025-10-06
Seif Sharif Hamad is the Secretary-General of the Civic United Front (CUF) with whom Hamad Rashid Mohamed had sharp disagreements.
Hamad targets 30,000 farmers to reshape Zanzibar’s economyTanzania· 2025-10-01
Mr Othman noted that the long-standing commitment to peace must not be abandoned, even in challenging circumstances.
Zanzibar’s First VP calls for genuine commitment to national peaceTanzania· 2025-05-03
Seif Sharif Hamad is a late veteran politician who decamped to ACT-Wazalendo after falling out with his former party.
How ACT-Wazalendo is positioning itself to attract disillusioned politiciansTanzania· 2025-04-19
Seif Sharif Hamad was a prominent politician in Zanzibar and Tanzania, known for his role as the First Vice President of Zanzibar.
UCHAMBUZI WA MALOTO: miaka minne ya pumziko la Maalim Seif kaburiniTanzania· 2025-02-19
