Tanzania, April 8 -- Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi yesterday led Tanzanians in marking 54 years since the death of the Isles' first President, Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume.

Those attending included Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba, Retired Zanzibar President Ali Mohamed Shein, Chief of Defence Forces Jacob John Mkunda and members of Karume's family.

National leaders, religious figures and political analysts reflected on a legacy that continues to shape the country's unity, governance and social outlook.

The commemoration began with prayers at the CCM Kisiwandui headquarters in Zanzibar, where Karume was assassinated.

Senior government officials, religious leaders and members of the d...