Nyerere

American

[nye-re-re, ni-rair-ee] / njɛˈrɛ rɛ, nɪˈrɛər i /

noun

Julius Kambarage 1921–1999, African statesman: president of Tanzania 1964–85.

Nyerere British

/ njəˈrɛrɪ, nɪ- /

noun

Julius Kambarage (kæmˈbaːraːɡə). 1922–99, Tanzanian statesman; president (1964–85). He became prime minister of Tanganyika in 1961 and president in 1962, negotiating the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar to form Tanzania (1964)

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Nyerere led what is now Tanzania from independence in 1961 until 1985.

From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2024

Lissu was welcomed by a large gathering of his supporters at the Julius Nyerere International Airport, before making his way to address a rally in commercial capital Dar es Salaam.

From Reuters ● Jan. 25, 2023

The fledgling state’s anti-colonialist leader, Julius Nyerere, wanted it to stand as a symbol of hope and dignity for other African nations fighting for their freedom.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 17, 2022

The Queen with Tanzania's President Julius Nyerere at the start of a three-day state visit in 1979.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2022

Like Julius Nyerere, Kaunda was worried about the lack of unity among South African freedom fighters and suggested that when Sobukwe emerged from jail, we might all join forces.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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