Foreign Minister · Tanzania
Joseph Rwegasira
1 recorded engagement, 1993: 1 visit.
Biography
Tanzanian politician and diplomat
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(1985-1995), served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1993 to 1995. He also held the government portfolios of Minister for Trade and Industry(1989-1990) and Minister for Labour and Youth Development at various times during his political career(1990-1993). He had also served as a Regional Commissioner for Dar es Salaam at one time(1975-1976).
Rwegasira had served as Tanzania's Ambassador to neighboring Zambia (1979-1982).
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.
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Where they travelled
Tanzania Visited or called (darker = more often)
Most-visited countries
Discussion topics
Every recorded engagement
| Date | Type | Destination | Agreements |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-10-07 | Visit Summit | United States of America · New York |
Cite this profile
Ozturk, Y., Atabas, H., Guler, E., Duyar, B., & Yucel, R. (2026). Leaders' Visits & Agreements Database [Data set]. Africa Foundation. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22898778 [Joseph Rwegasira leader profile. Accessed 26 September 2026. https://lead-database.netlify.app/leaders/joseph-rwegasira.html]