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A new statue of Julius Nyerere (1922-1999) in Dodoma, first president of the United Republic of Tanzania and an African socialist.

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The bit in-between, east to west across Tanzania

July 23rd 2006
Preface It has been too long since I added another chapter to this blog. My excuse is that I have been burdened with work and writing presents another labour. Not to mention Iran blocking travelblog.org! This is likely my last entry from Tanzania 2006 and fills the gap between Zanzibar and Tanganyika. The three short journals are but fragments of my experience and there is more that cou ... read more

Africa » Tanzania » Centre » Dodoma

Shortly after independence, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule came to an end in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and po... ... read more

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