“In colonial times the Arabs took African concubines without bothering to marry them. Now that we are in power, the shoe is on the other foot.”
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Abeid Karume
Abeid Amani Karume was a Tanzanian politician and statesman who served as the first president of Zanzibar and vice-president of Tanzania from 1964 until his assassination in 1972.
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politics · President of Zanzibar from 1964 to 1972 · politician · minister · also Abeid Karume, Abeid Amani Karume, Karume
Born 4 August 1905 · Died 7 April 1972 · Q318310
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And 2005 by a popular majority and handed over power in late 2010 to his successor Ali Mohamed Shein
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1972· 1 entry
Died 1972-04-07.
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1970· 2 entries
Four young Persian girls refused to marry the 64-year old Karume
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In 1970, four young Persian girls refused to marry the 64-year old Karume.
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1964· 2 entries
Career landmark: Vice President of Tanzania (1964–1972).
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Career landmark: President of Zanzibar (1964–1972).
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1905· 1 entry
Born 1905-08-04.
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