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Rashidi Kawawa

1926–2009 · 20th century

Rashidi Kawawa was a Tanzanian trade unionist and politician, a close ally of Julius Nyerere. When Nyerere resigned as prime minister of Tanganyika in January 1962, Kawawa succeeded him until the country became a republic in December. He later served as vice-president and as prime minister of Tanzania and was a leading figure in the ruling party.

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Rashidi Kawawa. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/rashidi-kawawa
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