Tanzania: History

Britain and Germany sign an agreement which allows Germany to establish a sphere of influence over mainland Tanzania, while Britain would be able to establish a protectorate over Zanzibar.

British, South African, and Belgian occupy the majority of German East Africa, including present day Tanzania. 

The League of Nations gives Britain a mandate over Tanganyika, which is currently the Tanzania mainland.

The United Nations coverts Britain's mandate over Tanganyika into a trusteeship.

Tanganyika gains independence from Britain.

Zanzibar becomes independent from Britain.

Tanganyika and Zanzibar are merged to form a sovereign state, and are renamed the United Republic of Tanzania.

A good mine is opened near the northern town of Mwanza, leading to Tanzania becoming Africa's third largest producer of gold. 

Visiting Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao signs agreements with Tanzania to help strengthen the health, transportation, and communication sectors.

The African Development Bank announces the cancellation of over $640 million of debt owed by Tanzania, due to the improvement of Tanzania's economic record and accountability of public finance. 

Tanzania helps form the East African Community, which is intended to integrate the region's economy.

British arms and aircraft firm BAE Systems admits setting up sham compensation arrangements worth $8.7 million for the sale of an overly complex air-traffic control system, and agrees to pay Tanzania $32 million in compensation.

The Statoil and Exxon Mobil oil exploration companies make a major discovery of gas reserves off the coast of Tanzania. 

Uganda and Tanzania agree to build the first major oil pipeline in East Africa.