The Tanzanian Embassy celebrated the country's 60th Independence Day while lauding Korea’s unwavering support over the years on Friday. The occasion marked the formation of the United Republic of Tanzania on April 26, 1964, when Tanganyika and Zanzibar united to form a single nation. Tanganyika gained independence from British rule in December 1961, followed by Zanzibar’s freedom through a revolution.
The geographical distance between South Korea and Africa has historically hindered exchanges, fostering numerous misconceptions about the vast continent consisting of 54 nations and their respective rich cultures and assets, according to the Tanzanian ambassador in Seoul. But he expects an upcoming summit in Seoul in June that brings African leaders to the capital city, is expected to break these barriers and initiat.
The Moroccan Embassy emphasized the significance of administrative autonomy as a catalyst for development, citing as an example the limited autonomy given to Jeju, at a symposium it hosted in Seoul on Friday. South Korea's southernmost island is a self-governing province, except for defense, diplomacy and judicial affairs. Moroccan Ambassador to Korea Chafik Rachadi referred Jeju as a successful example of admin.
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Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin, top left, and Mwananchi Communications Ltd. Managing Director Bakari S. Machumu of Tanzania, top right, show their copies of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed to promote cooperation between the two news outlets, during an online signing ceremony, April 14. At bottom right is Tanzanian Ambassador to Korea Togolani Edriss Mavura, who helped arrange the signing ceremony. At bottom left, are staffers of Mwananchi Communications Ltd. Korea Times photo by Kwak Won-hee