Tanzania's President John Magufuli, one of Africa's most prominent coronavirus sceptics, has died aged 61. Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced the president's death in a televised national address on Wednesday. Tanzania's President John Magufuli, one of Africa's most prominent coronavirus sceptics, has died aged 61Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said on Friday that he had spoken to Magufuli, and blamed the narrative of the president's ailment on some 'hateful' Tanzanians living abroad. After the death was announced, opposition leader Zitto Kabwe said he had spoken to Vice President Hassan to offer condolences for Magufuli's death. ' According to Tanzania's Constitution, Vice President Hassan, 61, should assume the presidency for the remainder of the five-year term that Magufuli began serving last year after winning a second term.

Source: Daily Mail March 17, 2021 21:31 UTC