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Main Historical Dates - Tanzania

Tanzania is a country in East Africa known for its diverse wildlife and landscapes. Here are the top 30 historical dates in the country's history:

Date Event
c. 1000 CE Bantu-speaking peoples migrate to the region that includes present-day Tanzania
16th century The Portuguese establish trading posts along the Tanzanian coast
1885 Germany claims Tanzania as part of its colonial empire
1919 Tanzania becomes a British mandate after Germany's defeat in World War I
1961 Tanganyika, a territory in mainland Tanzania, gains independence from Britain
1964 Tanganyika and the island of Zanzibar merge to form the United Republic of Tanzania
1967 The government of Tanzania adopts the policy of Ujamaa, or African socialism, in an effort to promote economic development and self-reliance
1978 Tanzania invades Uganda to overthrow the regime of Idi Amin
1985 Julius Nyerere, the first president of Tanzania, steps down from office after more than two decades in power
1992 The government of Tanzania adopts multiparty democracy, allowing for opposition parties to participate in elections
1998 The US embassy in Dar es Salaam is bombed by al-Qaeda, killing 11 people and injuring over 80
2000 Tanzania adopts the Tanzania Development Vision 2025, a long-term plan for economic growth and poverty reduction
2005 Tanzania receives debt relief from international lenders, improving the country's economic prospects
2010 Tanzania becomes a member of the East African Community, a regional economic and political alliance
2015 John Magufuli is elected president of Tanzania, promising to crack down on corruption and promote economic growth
2016 Tanzania faces criticism for its crackdown on opposition parties and media outlets, leading to concerns about the country's democracy and human rights record
2017 The government passes new laws restricting the activities of NGOs and civil society organizations
2018 Tanzania faces a cholera outbreak, with over 4,000 cases reported in the country
2019 The government announces plans to move the capital of Tanzania from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma, citing overcrowding and infrastructure challenges in the former
2020 Tanzania faces challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, with a controversial response from the government and concerns about the accuracy of official case counts
2021 Tanzania's fifth president, John Magufuli, dies in office, leading to political uncertainty and a controversial succession process
2022 Tanzania signs a deal with Uganda and TotalEnergies to construct a pipeline to transport oil from Uganda to Tanzania's Indian Ocean coast, a project with potential economic benefits but also environmental and social risks

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