Category: International

* 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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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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* 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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* 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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* 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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