Abdullah Kassim Hanga

Summary

Abdullah Kassim Hanga (1932–1969) was the only Prime Minister in the history of Zanzibar republic from 12 January 1964 to 27 April 1964.[1] He was executed without trial for an alleged 1967 plot to overthrow the Karume regime in the now united new country of Tanzania.[2]

Abdullah Kassim Hanga
Prime Minister of Zanzibar
In office
12 January 1964 – 27 April 1964
Preceded byMuhammad Shamte Hamadi (monarchy)
Succeeded byPost abolished
Personal details
Born1932
Died1969
NationalityTanzanian
ChildrenYelena Khanga
OccupationPolitician

Russian journalist Yelena Khanga is his daughter.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Political Leaders:Tanzania". Archived from the original on 2012-05-25.
  2. ^ Bakari, Mohammed Ali (2001). The Democratisation Process in Zanzibar: A Retarded Transition. GIGA-Hamburg. ISBN 9783928049719.
  3. ^ Khanga, Y.; Jacoby, S. (1994). Soul to Soul: A Black Russian Jewish Woman's Search for Her Roots. W.W. Norton. ISBN 978-0-393-31155-6. Retrieved 2022-08-11.