Aboud Jumbe vs Mahmoud Jibril

Aboud Jumbe became the second President of Zanzibar after the assassination of Abeid Karume. He served from 1972 to 1984, leading the island's government within the union with Tanganyika.

As President, Jumbe continued the union between Zanzibar and Tanganyika, which had been formed in 1964. He worked to maintain the delicate balance of power between the two entities within the United Republic of Tanzania.

Jumbe resigned as President of Zanzibar following political pressure and disagreements with the mainland government. He was succeeded by Ali Hassan Mwinyi, marking a transition in Zanzibar's leadership.

Mahmoud Jibril was appointed head of the National Transitional Council's Executive Board on March 23, 2011, effectively serving as the rebel government's prime minister during the Libyan Civil War.

Jibril represented the NTC at the Libya Contact Group, securing international recognition and support. He played a key role in diplomatic efforts that led to NATO intervention and the fall of the Gaddafi regime.

After the revolution, Jibril founded the National Forces Alliance, a liberal political coalition. The alliance won the most seats in the July 2012 General National Congress elections, making Jibril a leading political figure.

Mahmoud Jibril died on April 5, 2020, in Cairo, Egypt, from complications of COVID-19. His death was a significant loss for Libya's liberal political camp during the ongoing civil war.