Tributes have been pouring in for Tanzania’s President John Magufuli who died on Wednesday aged 61.
He died from heart complications at a hospital in Dar es Salaam, vice-president Samia Suluhu Hassan said in an address on state television.
The US State Department has expressed condolences to Tanzanians and added that “we hope that Tanzania can move forward on a democratic and prosperous path”.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he was sorry to hear of President Magufuli’s death.
#COMMUNIQUÉ | Venezuela expresses its heartfelt condolences and solidarity with the people and Government of the United Republic of Tanzania on the sad passing of President, H.E. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, on Wednesday, March 17. Peace to his remains!https://t.co/avwPmwafxP
— Cancillería Venezuela 🇻🇪 (@CancilleriaVE) March 18, 2021
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In Other News: President John Magufuli has died
Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has died aged 61, the country’s vice-president has announced.
He died on Wednesday from heart complications at a hospital in Dar es Salaam, Samia Suluhu Hassan said in...learn more
