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OverviewImperialism and Revolution in Zanzibar focuses on the tumultuous years at the height of the cold war when, in striking similarity to today, the imperialist powers sought desperately to institute regime change and bring in governments that they could manipulate and use in their own interests. Again as today, they used covert methods and ideologies of fear - whipping up paranoia and unleashing witch hunts - but at that time against communists rather than 'Islamic terrorists' Using secret US and British documents, historic photographs and interviews, Amrit Wilson reflects on the contemporary relevance of the revolutionary Umma party which, while confronting imperialism, evolved strategies for unity in the face of an ethnically divided Zanzibar. She examines the nature and role of the party: the history it grew from, the ideologies and personalities that shaped it, its strategies and the experiences of its cadres during its comparatively short life, and later when they continued the struggle both as individuals and as an informal but close-knit group. Comparing US paranoia about Chinese communists in the 60s with American fears about Chinese 'domination of Africa' today, the book explores the contemporary race for Africa's resources, the insidious creation of AFRICOM, the role of some East African politicians in bolstering American control and the ubiquitous 'war on terror'. It reveals also the perceived importance of Zanzibar in maintaining control over eastern Africa. This powerful expose reveals the roots of contemporary US policy in East Africa. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Amrit WilsonPublisher: Pambazuka Press Imprint: Pambazuka Press ISBN: 9780857491213ISBN 10: 0857491210 Pages: 150 Publication Date: 01 March 2020 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Anti-colonial struggles - the early days Zanzibar: Ethnicity, class and shadows of the past Anti-colonial struggle and the first nationalist party British fears and the formation of the Afro-Shirazi Party Revolutionary sparks in the air of Zanzibar Racial tensions - the Pan African movement intervenes An opportunistic alliance of the Right Strategies of the Left in a reactionary climate 2. The British transfer power to the Sultan and his allies The ZNP-ZPPP alliance and the British response What makes someone guilty of sedition? The Lancaster House Constitutional Conference A revolutionary party is launched 3. The Zanzibar Revolution and imperialist fears The Zanzibar Revolution - 11th and 12th of January 1964 Nyerere and A week of grievous shame for our nation The US formulates new strategies on Africa A despot supported by imperialism This history cannot be forgotten The demise of the legal system The dissolution of the Umma Party and the continuing struggle The economic policies that might have been 4. The Union with Tanganiyka Nyerere's progressive cult Karume signs away the People's Republic of Zanzibar The early days of Tanzania: the mainland Nyerere and his acolytes 'look after' the Left TAZARA and Babu's role in it Economic Policies: Differences between Babu and Nyerere Nyerere's African Socialism Babu's meaning of self-reliance Nationalization of wholesale trade 5. Karume's despotic rule Karume hands military power to his henchmen Days of violence and tyranny Karume's assassination and its aftermath Arrests, incarceration and torture on the mainland 6. Trial in Zanzibar's Kangaroo Court The trial The long years in prison The Campaign for the release of Babu and all political prisoners 7. Zanzibar in the Neoliberal era 'Development' in Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania today The 'jewel in the crown' of Tanzania US fears of China Kikwete and the 'War on Terror' The US military's role in Tanzania 'Militant youth' and the government of national unity Diplomats and donors try to play hardball The East African Community and the War on Terror Zanzibar and the future Appendix 1 Appendix 2 IndexReviewsAt a time when Asian women are only being discussed in terms of their veils, forced marriages, and oppressive religion, what a relief it is to read a book about Asian women as agents not objects. --Institute of Race Relations on Dreams, Questions, Struggles: South Asian Women in Britain Author InformationAmrit Wilson is a writer and political activist. She has written extensively on race and gender. Winner of the Martin Luther King award for Finding a Voice: Asian women in Britain, her books on African politics include US Foreign Policy and Revolution: The creation of Tanzania and The Challenge Road: Women in the Eritrean Revolution. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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