Ali Mohamed Shein

Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein (born 13 March 1948) is the 7th President of Zanzibar, in office since 2010. He was previously Vice President of Tanzania from 2001 to 2010. Shein is originally from the island of Pemba, and he is a member of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party.

Seychelles President James Michel (left) and the President of Zanzibar Ali Mohamed Shein.

Quotes

• It pains to see that some investors are importing raw commodities, although just on their door steps, similar produces are left to decay.
  • Insisting investors to give local produce first priority. 2007-11-14 [1]

• I am excited that Tanzania is the only country out of 53 African nations to host the relay. This is a rare opportunity for our nation and a challenge for the government and the people to promote sports.
  • On the Olympic Torch relay in Dar es Salaam, 2008-04-13 [2]