Historical Events tagged with "Zanzibar"
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Zanzibar Achieves Internal Self-Government
Zanzibar was granted internal self-government by the United Kingdom, establishing a framework for the island's future political landscape. The decision marked a significant shift towards autonomy, allowing local leaders to manage domestic affairs while the UK maintained control over external relations. This change culminated from growing nationalist movements in Zanzibar, fueled by desires for independence following the global decolonization trend. Notable figures in this transition included Abeid Karume, who became the Prime Minister, and Sheikh Abdulrahman Mohammed Babu, both pivotal in the politics of this period. The new government structure began to take shape, setting the stage for Zanzibar's eventual full independence.
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