Barham Salih vs Salmin Amour

Barham Salih was elected President of Iraq by parliament, succeeding Fuad Masum. As a Kurdish politician, his election continued the tradition of a Kurdish president in the post-2005 political system.

Salih proposed a reform agenda including anti-corruption measures, economic diversification, and improved governance. His proposals came amid widespread protests demanding political change and better public services.

Barham Salih left the presidency after his single term ended, following the 2022 presidential election. He was succeeded by Abdul Latif Rashid, another Kurdish politician.

Salmin Amour became President of Zanzibar in 1984, succeeding Aboud Jumbe. He served until 1990, overseeing a period of economic challenges and political tensions, including the transition to multiparty politics in the late 1980s.

Amour's presidency coincided with economic difficulties in Zanzibar, including declining clove prices and structural adjustment programs. His government implemented austerity measures and sought foreign aid, but faced criticism for corruption and mismanagement.

During Amour's presidency, Zanzibar began the transition to multiparty politics, with the introduction of political reforms in 1990. This period saw the legalization of opposition parties and the holding of the first multiparty elections in 1995, though the process was marked by tensions and allegations of irregularities.