Seif Sharif Hamad
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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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 Friday
Tanzania· 2026-03-05
The late Seif Sharif Hamad was a towering figure in Zanzibar’s opposition politics.
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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
