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Umma Party

political party, Zanzibar
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The Umma Party was a left-wing political party in Zanzibar, formed by defectors from the Zanzibar Nationalist Party (ZNP). Abdul Rahman Mohammed, also known as "Babu," led the Umma Party and became minister for defense and external affairs following the 1964 Zanzibar revolution. This revolution overthrew the sultanate, leading to the proclamation of a republic and the establishment of a one-party state. The new government nationalized land and other immovable property. Zanzibar later united with Tanganyika in 1964 to form Tanzania.12

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  1. history of Tanzania - Independent Zanzibar
  2. history of Tanzania - Zanzibar as a British protectorate
  3. history of Tanzania - 2015 elections and rerun of Zanzibar elections in 2016
  4. Tanzania - 2015 elections and rerun of Zanzibar elections in 2016
  5. Tanzania - Independence of Tanzania

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