Historical Events tagged with "tanganyika"
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Tanganyika and Zanzibar unite as Tanzania
Tanganyika and Zanzibar officially united to form the United Republic of Tanzania, marking the end of their separate existences. This merger was initiated in the wake of Zanzibar's revolution which led to the overthrow of the Sultan and aimed at promoting greater unity and stability in the region. The collaboration was primarily driven by Julius Nyerere, the first president of Tanganyika, and Abeid Karume, the leader of Zanzibar. The newly formed republic sought to combine their resources and agendas to foster development and safeguard against regional instabilities.
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The League of Nations officially awarded mandates for Togoland to France and Tanganyika to the United Kingdom, establishing colonial administration over these territories. This decision was made during a session of the League, reflecting the post-World War I reshaping of global governance and colonial boundaries. The League sought to promote peace through the administration of these mandates, aiming to prepare them for self-governance. The formalization of these mandates marked a significant moment in the reorganization of African territories.
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