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July 8, 1990.
Dr. Salim hosted both President Julius Nyerere and President Ali Hassan Mwinyi at home with, Hashim Mbita, and Major General Mrisho Sarakikya among the guests.
Tanzania's past president and its current one, together at his table.
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In 1993 Dr. Salim traveled to Western Sahara — one of Africa's longest-running decolonization questions, a territory still contested, a people still waiting.
He had chaired the UN's Decolonization Committee for years. He knew this land's story better than most.
The OAU under Dr. Salim never pretended that Africa's liberation was complete while any part of it remained occupied.
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While on visit to Geneva, Dr. Salim visited the UNHCR Headquarters where he met with Sadaka Ogata, the High Commissioner for UNHCR.
She served as High Commissioner from 1991 - 2000 which overlapped with Dr. Salim's tenure at the OAU and would work together on a number of refugee crises throughout the 1990s.
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Ni jambo gani unalikumbuka kuhusu uongozi wa Dr. Salim katika wizara ya mambo ya nje?
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In May 1980 an Austrian newspaper — Die Presse, sat down to profile the President of the UN General Assembly.
The headline: 'Await No Miracles.' It was a provocation. Dr. Salim had spent years arguing that the international system could be reformed, that the Global South could win at the table of the powerful.
This profile captures the world's skepticism and his refusal to share it.
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We are proud of Sheila Chepkirui for winning the New York City Marathon in an impressive time of 2:24:36, and Hellen Obiri for securing third place.
Thank you Chepkirui and Obiri for reminding the world why Kenya remains a powerhouse in athletics and for giving our country a priceless place on the global stage.
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Health is a right, not a privilege determined by income, identity or birthplace.
The same principle applies between countries. No nation should be left without access to the vaccines, diagnostics and treatments it needs in an emergency.
In a divided and divisive world, health remains an area in which countries can find shared solutions to shared threats.
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"Uhuru katika makoloni utapatikana tu kutokana na juhudi za wananchi wenyewe na wala hautaletwa na Umoja wa Mataifa ambao msimamo wake katika suala hilo ni kuhimiza tu shughuli za ukombozi."
Dr. Salim akizungumza na wanachuo January 1975.
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American diplomats were being held hostage in Tehran.
The Cold War was at its most volatile. And presiding over the United Nations General Assembly — the institution everyone expected to resolve it was Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim of Tanzania.
This is the press coverage of that moment: a young African diplomat navigating the most dangerous diplomatic crisis of the decade.
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In November 1988 Dr. Salim traveled to the United Arab Emirates on an official visit as Tanzania's Deputy Prime Minister, with Amne Salim by his side.
The Gulf was emerging as one of the world's most consequential economic regions.
Dr. Salim understood, long before it became fashionable, that Africa's future partnerships would not only run through Europe and America. They would run through the Gulf too.
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The Dangote group have smelt blood in Kenya...and that is good for Kenya. Kenya must incentify The Dangote Group further and encourage more investment from Africa. We must ignore cry babies like Hon. Ndindi Nyoro with their penchant for talking nonsense all over the place and create the right ecosystem for Kenya to be the preferred investment destination in Africa.
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Peace remains humanity’s greatest aspiration, and one of our most demanding tasks that we must work at every day.
As conflicts grow deadlier, organized crime more ruthless, and millions seek a safe, dignified life, the @UN’s mission is more vital than ever.
Here in Vienna, the UN family works to tackle these challenges - from crime, corruption, drugs and terrorism to advancing the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and industrial development.
As we mark #UNDay, let us renew our commitment to the Organization’s founding promise that even in a divided world, we can bridge differences through dialogue and diplomacy, and build a safer, more peaceful world for all of humanity.
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A single thread is fragile. Woven together, it becomes unbreakable.
It was an absolute honor to deliver the scene-setting remarks for Day 2 of The Global Trust Summit currently taking place in Kenya.
As we look at the complex challenges facing our nations, it is clear that rebuilding institutional trust cannot happen in isolation.
We must intentionally move away from fragmented, siloed efforts and transition toward deeply unified global action.
True confidence in our systems is not given; it is earned. It requires an unwavering commitment to transparent frameworks, accountable governance, and meaningful public participation that brings every citizen to the table.
By working collectively, we can dismantle the architectures of corruption and organized crime that undermine our progress. Let us commit to weaving this resilient, trustworthy future together. 🌏🤝
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Is it official that Wamunyoro has now cast his lot/luck with Senator Sifuna? Conversely, isn't it the case that Hon Kalonzo Musyoka will now run on his own? Lastly and lest, isn't it obvious too that H.E UHURU is now left with his two political chattels (Dr Fred Matiang'i and Hon. Ndindi Nyoro) and will peddle them around like mitumba to anyone who wants to buy cheap clothes with a fancy brand tag.
