ZANZIBAR, April 26 -- TODAY, Tanzania marks 62 years of the Union between the then Tanganyika and Zanzibar, the partnership which continues to stand as one of Africas most enduring political arrangements, anchored in peace, economic cooperation and shared identity.

While debates and challenges remain part of its evolution, voices from government, business and the wider community in Zanzibar point to a Union that has delivered tangible benefits across sectors and generations.

At its core, the Union has provided a stable foundation for security and statehood. According to Chief Executive Officer of the Zanzibar Presidential Delivery Bureau (PDB) Professor Mohammed Hafidh Khalfan, one of the most significant gains has been sustained peace ...