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Joseph Rwegasira

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Joseph Rwegasira
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office
1993–1995
PresidentAli Hassan Mwinyi
Preceded byAhmed Hassan Diria
Succeeded byJakaya Kikwete
Personal details
Born(1935-03-21)March 21, 1935
DiedMarch 4, 2016(2016-03-04) (aged 80)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Joseph Clemence Rwegasira (March 21, 1935 – March 4, 2016) was a Tanzanian politician and diplomat. Rwegasira, a former member of the National Assembly for Nkenge Constituency, served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1993 to 1995.[1] He also held the government portfolios of Minister for Trade and Industry and Minister for Labour and Youth Development at various times during his political career.[1] He had also served as a Regional Commissioner for Dar es Salaam at one time.[1]

Rwegasira had served as Tanzania's Ambassador to neighboring Zambia.[1][2]

Rwegasira died at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on March 4, 2016, at the age of 80.[1][2] He was buried in his home village of Bugombe-Kanyigo, Misenyi District, Kagera Region, on March 8, 2016.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Tanzania: Veteran Politician Rwegasira Laid to Rest At Home Village". Daily News (Tanzania) (AllAfrica.com). 2016-03-10. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
  2. ^ a b "Magufuli mourns Ameir, Rwegasira". Daily News (Tanzania). 2016-03-06. Archived from the original on 2016-03-11. Retrieved 2016-03-20.