Dar es Salaam. Having played a fundamental role in decolonization processes, in the promotion of universal parity and dignity, and in supporting peace and security initiatives in various parts of the world, Dr Salim Ahmed Salim’s next move was to make an even greater impact on global politics.
His appointment by former President Julius Nyerere to the post of Tanzania’s Permanent Representative to the UN in 1970 saw Dr Salim quickly establish himself as a diplomat committed to the cause of self-determination and liberation for all people, according to Naana Marekia.
