Parliament
Parliament is unicameral and is located in Dar-es-Salaam.
The National Assembly has 274 members, who are elected to five-year terms by popular vote.
Parliament is unicameral and is located in Dar-es-Salaam.
The National Assembly has 274 members, who are elected to five-year terms by popular vote.
Presidents
1962-1985 Julius Nyerere
1985-1995 Ali Hassan Mwinyi
1995-2005 Benjamin William Mkapa
2005 now Jakaya Kikwete
Prime Ministers
1961-1962 Julius Nyerere
1962-1962 Rashid Kawawa
1962-1972 (No Prime Minister)
1972-1977 Rashid Kawawa
1977-1980 Edward Moringe Sokoine
1980-1983 Cleopa David Msuya
1983-1984 Edward Moringe Sokoine
1984-1985 Salim Ahmed Salim
1985-1990 Joseph Warioba
1990-1994 John Malecela
1994-1995 Cleopa David Msuya
1995-2005 Frederick Sumaye
2005-2008 Edward Lowassa
2008 now Mizengo Pinda