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First Meeting With Mwalimu Nyerere

First Meeting With Mwalimu Nyerere

Dr. Salim first met Mwalimu Nyerere at the age of 17 in Zanzibar - a period that saw Dr. Salim's sense of activism and rebellion heighten.
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Dr. Salim with President Sukarno of Indonesia

Dr. Salim with President Sukarno of Indonesia

On 27 April, 1963 Dr. Salim met with President Sukarno while he was in Indonesia. Sukarno was the first President of Indonesia.
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Marrying Amne Rifai Salim

Marrying Amne Rifai Salim

Amne and Dr. Salim were the first couple to be married after the Zanzibar Revolution of January 1964.
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Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt

Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt

Dr. Salim’s first diplomatic post, at the very young age of 22, was to the Arab Republic of Egypt where he initially was sent by President Karume to represent Zanzibar.
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The Start of Being Diplomatic Hosts in India

The Start of Being Diplomatic Hosts

After being appointed High Commissioner to India in October 1965, Dr. Salim and Amne learned to be consummate diplomats.
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The China Journey

The China Journey

In February 1969, Dr. Salim became Tanzania’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China.
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Presenting Credentials to the United Nations Secretary General

Presenting Credentials to the United Nations Secretary General

Dr. Salim presents his credentials to UN Secretary General U Thant as the new Permanent Representative of Tanzania
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Chairman of the Special Committee on Decolonisation (C-24)

Chairman of the Special Committee on Decolonisation (C-24)

Dr. Salim was elected Chairman of the Special Committee on Decolonisation (C-24) in 1972 and served in that role until 1972-1979
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The Egyptian - Israeli Negotiations In The Aftermath of the October War: Background and Prospects

The Egyptian - Israeli Negotiations In The Aftermath of the October War: Background and Prospects

Paper for the course titled International Affairs U6011y taught by Professor Arthur S. Lall.
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With Different Heads of State At The 34th UN General Assembly

With Different Heads of State At The 34th UN General Assembly

As President of the 34th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Dr. Salim hosted a number of leaders and dignitaries in New York.
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Pope John Paul Visit to the UN General Assembly

Pope John Paul Visit to the UN General Assembly

As President of the UN General Assembly, Dr. Salim hosted Pope John Paul II where both individuals made statements to the UN.
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Hati Ya Kuteuliwa Kwa Waziri

Hati Ya Kuteuliwa Kwa Waziri

Dr. Salim is appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs by President Mwalimu Nyerere.
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Dr. Salim Appointed Prime Minister of Tanzania

Dr. Salim Appointed Prime Minister of Tanzania

Dr. Salim is appointed Prime Minister of Tanzania.
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Appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense

Appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense

Dr. Salim is appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and National Service by President Ali Hassan Mwinyi.
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Speech After Winning OAU Secretary General Position

Speech After Winning OAU Secretary General Position

Dr. Salim's speech after securing the votes to become OAU Secretary General.
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Dr. Salim makes his first visit to South Africa as OAU Secretary General

Dr. Salim makes his first visit to South Africa as OAU Secretary General

From February 22 – 26, Dr. Salim made a historic visit to South Africa which was a few months prior to the country’s elections (April 1994). The significance of this visit was appropriately described ...
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Visit to Rwanda After the Genocide

Visit to Rwanda After the Genocide

Dr. Salim visits Rwanda in the aftermath of the genocide following an invitation from Paul Kagame.
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OAU Summit to Launch the African Union

OAU Summit to Launch the African Union

Dr. Salim attends his last and final OAU Summit held in Lusaka from July 9 - 11th
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Post-OAU and Return to Tanzanian Politics

Post-OAU and Return to Tanzanian Politics

A few months after concluding his term as OAU Secretary General, Dr. Salim makes a return back to Tanzanian Politics.
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CCM Presidential Campaign

CCM Presidential Campaign

As part of the CCM nomination process for seeking the presidency, Dr. Salim visited the 26 regions of Tanzania seeking support and signature from party members.
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2005 CCM Congress

2005 CCM Congress

Dr. Salim contests for the presidency under the CCM ticket in 2005.
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Appointment to become AU Special Envoy to Darfur

Appointment to become AU Special Envoy to Darfur

After a grueling presidential primary, Dr. Salim is appointed the African Union Special Envoy for the inter-Sudanese political talks on Darfur.
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Mo Ibrahim Foundation

Mo Ibrahim Foundation

Dr. Salim begins a new chapter in his support and advocacy for good governance when he was appointed to be on the Board of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation
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Last Official Trip To China

Last Official Trip To China

In his last major interview and trip to China, Dr. Salim shares his reflections on China and Africa.
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