The Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim Digital Archive seeks to educate, inform and provide a glimpse into the life of one of Tanzania's most distinguished diplomats – a pan-Africanist, a patriot and a son of Africa.

A pan-Africanist, Dr. Salim spent 60 years as a diplomat, government minister and elder statesman at the highest possible levels. His public life afforded him the privilege of bearing witness at pivotal moments in Tanzanian, African and world history.

This archive aims – for the first time – to provide a window into history through the eyes of Dr. Salim. The content on this platform provides insight into and perspective of the moments that shaped Dr Salim’s life and, more importantly, captures those moments in his own words. 

These records are in the form of photos, videos, speeches, written notes, typed notes and academic papers. The archive is only a snapshot of Dr. Salim's journey and experiences and, for that reason, will change and evolve over time, with the aim of filling any gaps and adding new information on and perspectives from Dr. Salim.