Tanzania confirms death of President John Magufuli after speculation about his health and two-week absence from public life
ABCTanzania's President John Magufuli, one of Africa's most prominent coronavirus sceptics, has died aged 61, the country's Vice-President has announced. Key points: Mr Magufuli, had not been seen in public since February 27 Officials repeatedly denied he had fallen ill Mr Magufuli played down the threat from COVID-19, saying God and local remedies would protect Tanzanians Mr Magufuli had been absent from public life for more than two weeks, which led to speculation about his health. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said on Friday that he had spoken to Mr Magufuli, and blamed the narrative of the President's ailment on some "hateful" Tanzanians living abroad. According to Tanzania's constitution, Ms Hassan, 61, should assume the presidency for the remainder of the five-year term that Mr Magufuli began serving last year.
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