Tanzania's Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged the country to not be unnerved by “rumours flying around”, insisting that the country is safe. Most of the rumours you hear don’t originate in Tanzania…they come from outside the country. If it’s about prayers, pray, but all in all, we should remain united and take Tanzania forward. AdvertisementMs Suluhu, who is Tanzania's first female Vice President, hails from Zanzibar. The Head of State frequently addresses public rallies and church congregants, but has not appeared in public for over two weeks.

Source: Daily Nation March 15, 2021 13:18 UTC