Salim Ahmed Salim
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Salim Ahmed Salim (Arabic: سليم احمد سليم, Swahili: Salim Ahmad Salim, born 23 January 1942) is a Tanzanian politician and diplomat who has worked in the international diplomatic arena since the early 1960s. He served as prime minister for one year 1984–1985.
Quick Facts 7th secretary general of the Organisation of African Unity, Preceded by ...
Salim Ahmed Salim | |
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سلیم احمد سلیم | |
7th secretary general of the Organisation of African Unity | |
In office 19 September 1989 – 17 September 2001 | |
Preceded by | Ide Oumarou |
Succeeded by | Amara Essy |
Minister of Defense and National Service | |
In office 1985–1989 | |
President | Ali Hassan Mwinyi |
Prime Minister of Tanzania | |
In office 24 April 1984 – 5 November 1985 | |
President | Julius Nyerere |
Preceded by | Edward Sokoine |
Succeeded by | Joseph Warioba |
8th Minister for Foreign Affairs | |
In office 1981–1984 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Mkapa |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Mkapa |
Permanent Representative of Tanzania to the United Nations | |
In office 1970–1980 | |
President | Julius Nyerere |
Personal details | |
Born | (1942-01-23) 23 January 1942 (age 82) Sultanate of Zanzibar |
Nationality | Tanzania |
Political party | CCM |
Spouse | Amne (died 20 October 2020) |
Children | 3[1]
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Alma mater | University of Delhi SIPA, Columbia (MIA) |
Committees | Chair, Mo Ibrahim Prize selection committee |
Positions | Chancellor, HKMU Chair, MNF |
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