Fatma Karume
Fatma Karume | |
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Fatma Karume speaking on Kwanza TV | |
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| Known for | Constitutional law, human rights advocacy, former President of the Tanganyika Law Society |
| Parent | Amani Abeid Karume (father) |
| Relatives | Abeid Karume (grandfather) |
Fatima Karume (born 15 June 1969) is a Tanzanian lawyer and activist who served as the president of Tanganyika Law Society (TLS) from 2018 to 2019. She succeeded her predecessor, Tundu Lissu, who led the society from 2017 to 2018.[1][2]
Early Life and family background
Fatma Karume was born in 1969 into the family of Karume, one of East Africa's most influential political dynasties. Her grandfather, Abeid Amani Karume, was a leader of the Zanzibar Revolution and served as the first President of Zanzibar from 1964 until his assassination in 1972.[3] Her father, Amani Abeid Karume, also served as the President of Zanzibar for two terms from 2000 to 2010.
References
- ^ "Fatma Karume new TLS president". The Citizen. 2021-04-11. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ "BREAKING NEWS: FATMA KARUME ASHINDA URAIS WA TLS". Global Publishers. 2018-04-14. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
- ^ "Fatma Karume Amidst Professionalism - Activism Paradox - The Chanzo". 2020-10-03. Retrieved 2025-10-13.