Abdullah Kassim Hanga
Zanzibari politician
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Abdullah Kassim Hanga (1932–1969) was the only Prime Minister in the history of the People's Republic of Zanzibar and Pemba from 12 January 1964 to 27 April 1964.[2] He was executed without trial for an alleged 1967 plot to overthrow the Karume regime in the now united new country of Tanzania.[3]
Abdullah Kassim Hanga | |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister of Zanzibar | |
| In office 12 January 1964 – 27 April 1964 | |
| Preceded by | Muhammad Shamte Hamadi (monarchy) |
| Succeeded by | Post abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1932 |
| Died | 1969 (aged 36–37) |
| Party | Afro-Shirazi Party |
| Spouse | [1] |
| Children | Yelena Khanga |
| Occupation | Politician |
He was the husband of Soviet activist Lily Golden, whom he was married to until his death in 1969. They had a daughter together, Russian journalist Yelena Khanga.[4]
