In 1972, Karume was assassinated; his removal from power in Zanzibar was a relief for Nyerere. Karume was succeeded by Aboud Jumbe, who had a better relationship with Nyerere
Mu 1972, Karume anaphedwa; kuchotsedwa kwake pa ulamuliro ku Zanzibar kunali mpumulo kwa Nyerere. Karume adalowa mmalo ndi Aboud Jumbe yemwe adali ndi ubale wabwino ndi Nyerere