Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume (1905–April 7, 1972), was the first President of Zanzibar. He obtained this title as a result of a popular revolution which lead to the deposing of the last Sultan in Zanzibar during January 1964.
Rais Jakaya Kikwete (wa pili kulia) akimshukuru mshauri wa Mambo ya Nje wa China, Ji Pedin baada ya kusaini mikataba ya makubaliano ambapo Serikali ya China imekubali kuisaidia Tanzania katika masuala ya maendeleo ya elimu na ujenzi wa mkongo wa mawasiliano Zanzibar. Hafla hiyo ilifanyika Ikulu Dar es Salaam jana.