| Joseph Rwegasira | |
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 1993–1995 | |
| President | Ali Hassan Mwinyi |
| Preceded by | Ahmed Hassan Diria |
| Succeeded by | Jakaya Kikwete |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1935-03-21)March 21, 1935 |
| Died | March 4, 2016(2016-03-04) (aged 80) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
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. 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. He had also served as a Regional Commissioner for Dar es Salaam at one time.
Rwegasira had served as Tanzania's Ambassador to neighboring Zambia.
Rwegasira died at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on March 4, 2016, at the age of 80. He was buried in his home village of Bugombe-Kanyigo, Misenyi District, Kagera Region, on March 8, 2016.
References
- ^ "Tanzania: Veteran Politician Rwegasira Laid to Rest At Home Village". Daily News (Tanzania) (AllAfrica.com). 2016-03-10. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
- ^ "Magufuli mourns Ameir, Rwegasira". Daily News (Tanzania). 2016-03-06. Archived from the original on 2016-03-11. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
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