Tanzanians eye succession after president’s death
Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan is due to take John Magufuli’s place, becoming the country's first female president
18 March 2021 - 20:22
Dar es Salaam — Tanzania's leadership faced calls for a smooth succession on Thursday after President John Magufuli died after an 18-day absence from public life that drew speculation about his health.
An opposition leader urged the immediate swearing in of Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan as successor, saying that would avoid a constitutional vacuum and prevent uncertainty...
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