Dar es Salaam, April 24 -- TANZANIA: TODAY marks the anniversary of the union whose journey saw six Presidents on the driving seat, making the Tanzanians sailing safely till to date.

The day like this, 60 years ago, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the United Republic of Tanzania, is a significant event in the history of both territories.

The primary motivations behind the Union were to promote political stability, foster national unity, and strengthen economic development.

Tanganyika and Zanzibar shared historical and cultural ties, and their founders Julius Nyerere and Abeid Karume believed that unity would bring about greater prosperity and progress for both territories.

From 26th April 1964 when the union was born, Tanzania ...