Affectionately known as Mama Samia, new Tanzania President strikes a huge contrast with Magufuli

* Magufuli appeared impulsive, not afraid to speak off the cuff and let his feelings be known * Samia Suluhu Hassan is more thoughtful and considered and a good listener The BBC On Wednesday evening she had the task of announcing to Tanzanians that President John Magufuli had died and now Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan has taken his place as the country’s head of state. In terms of personality she strikes a contrast with Magufuli. Where he appeared impulsive,…

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Tanzania opposition leader describes Magufuli’s death as ‘poetic justice’

Lissu alleges that he succumbed to COVID-19 * “Magufuli defied the world on the struggle against COVID-19” * “He defied the East African community, he defied all our neighbors” By Tom Odula, Associated Press As tributes pour in from other African heads of state, Tanzania’s opposition leader has been outspoken in his criticism of Magufuli. “It’s poetic justice,” opposition leader Tundu Lissu said Thursday of Magufuli’s death, alleging that he succumbed to COVID-19. “President Magufuli defied the world on…

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I know one day you will remember me—John Magufuli

* Coronavirus, which is a devil, cannot survive in the body of Christ — it will burn instantly * Our economy must come first. It must not sleep — life must go on The BBC The death of Tanzania’s President, late John Magufuli — who rose to become president in 2015 and was praised for his no-nonsense approach to national issues — has drawn sorrow but ire from some. He will be best remembered for courting controversy over the…

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Ethiopian Airlines joins African Union in launching COVID-19 test and vaccine passport

* The Trusted Travel pass to ensure COVID-19 travel requirements are met * With minimal room for error and hassle to the travelling public * We are offering new digital opportunities so as to fully and safely restore air travel * Ethiopian Airlines commands the lion’s share of the Pan-African passenger and cargo network Maravi Express Ethiopian Airlines has partnered with the African Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (Africa CDC) for the implementation of the African Union Trusted…

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All eyes on late Magufuli’s vice-president Hassan as she is expected to become first female president for Tanzania

* She has been Magufuli’s vice-president since 2015 * Magufuli had only traveled out of Tanzania eight times and never leaving Africa * Over the years Hassan has been the face of Tanzania in most of the international meetings * Representing Tanzania at all UN, AU, SADC and EAC meetings The African Report & Standardmedia.co.ke Following the death of Tanzania’s President John Pombe Magufuli, all eyes are now on vice-president Samia Suluhu Hassan, who is set to become the…

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Tanzania’s Magufuli was both revered and reviled

* Many people sincerely believe President Magufuli was truly the best leader Tanzania ever had * Upon election in 2015, his supporters were quick to elevate him to the level of a savior * Many others think he was the worst president possible, crushing human rights and intimidating those who spoke against him By Mohammed Khelef, Deutsche Welle Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli, who has died after weeks out of the public eye, will we be remembered for reasons…

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Malawian artist Kambalu selected to display at The Fourth Plinth on London’s Trafalgar Square

Kambalu chose his career path in art at Kamuzu Academy * The Fourth Plinth one of the world’s most famous public art commissions * It plays an important role in bringing contemporary art and debate to millions * An established icon for London, it brings out the art critic in everyone By Duncan Mlanjira London-based Malawian artist, Samson Kambalu has been selected to display at The Fourth Plinth — one of the world’s most famous public art commissions on…

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Tanzania’s President Magufuli reported hospitalized with breathing difficulties

President Magufuli * Opposition Leader petitions the government spokesperson to explain Magufuli’s whereabouts and his health status * In February, Magufuli finally acknowledged that his country has a coronavirus problem * After claiming for months that the disease had been defeated by prayer. * The country has since lost one of its highest-profile politicians through COVID-19, the vice-president of Zanzibar The Sun Weekly, Kenya Tanzania’s President John Pombe Magufuli is reportedly to have been hospitalized at a Nairobi hospital…

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Unite to silence the guns in Africa—President Chakwera

President Chakwera during the Summit held virtually * Many countries have suffered a lot while multitudes of people have been displaced * Leaving women and children more vulnerable in their communities By Mphatso Nkuonera, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has appealed to African Union (AU) and other international organizations to joins hands in silencing guns in Africa in order to win peace, saying the current state of affairs has left many hopeless in their own land. He made the remarks…

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Malawi Embassy in Japan warns of unfair dealings of three second-hand car dealers

* They are Autorod KK, Carhub Japan and Auction House Japan * All these three companies are but one company owned by the same person Maravi Express The Embassy of the Republic of Malawi in Japan has warned Malawians to stop dealing with three second-hand car dealers, Autorod KK, Carhub Japan and Auction House Japan until after complaints on its dealings are sorted out. In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 9, Ambassador Grenenger K. M. Banda says all…

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