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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 |
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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 |