Zanzibar Nationalist Movement

The Zanzibar Nationalist Movement (ZNM) was a political group in the 1950s and 1960s that fought for the independence of Zanzibar from British colonial rule. It aimed to promote the political rights and interests of the indigenous Zanzibari population, primarily focusing on reducing colonial influence and establishing self-governance. The movement played a key role in shaping Zanzibar's transition to independence in 1963 and later influenced the island's political landscape. Its efforts were part of a broader push across Africa during the decolonization era, seeking to end colonial rule and create independent nations.