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]
Joseph Rwegasira | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 1993–1995 | |
| President | Ali Hassan Mwinyi |
| Preceded by | Ahmed Hassan Diria |
| Succeeded by | Jakaya Kikwete |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 21, 1935 |
| Died | March 4, 2016 (aged 80) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Magufuli mourns Ameir, Rwegasira". Daily News (Tanzania). 2016-03-06. Archived from the original on 2016-03-11. Retrieved 2016-03-20.