Dr. Salim Receives Condolences Note from Oliver Tambo

This message was sent by Oliver Tambo, President of the African National Congress (ANC), conveying condolences to Dr. Salim following the passing of his father in January 1988. Writing on behalf of himself, the ANC National Executive Committee, and the wider membership of the organization, Tambo expressed sympathy and solidarity with Dr. Salim and his family during their time of mourning. 

At the time, Tambo was likely living in exile in Lusaka, Zambia, where the ANC maintained its external headquarters while leading the international campaign against apartheid in South Africa. 

The correspondence reflects the close political and personal ties between Tanzanian leaders and the ANC during the liberation struggle, when Tanzania provided important diplomatic and political support to the movement.