John Magufuli
Dr John Joseph Magufuli (29 October 1959 – 17 March 2021) was a Tanzanian politician. He was the President of Tanzania from 2015 until his death. During the COVID-19 pandemic in Tanzania, Magufuli became known for not believing that the virus was real or a threat.[1]
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| 5th President of Tanzania | |
| In office 5 November 2015 – 17 March 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Kassim Majaliwa |
| Vice President | Samia Suluhu |
| Preceded by | Jakaya Kikwete |
| Succeeded by | Samia Suluhu |
| Minister of Works, Transport and Communications | |
| In office 28 November 2010 – 5 November 2015 | |
| Prime Minister | Mizengo Pinda |
| Preceded by | Shukuru Kawambwa |
| Succeeded by | Makame Mbarawa |
| In office November 2000 – 21 December 2005 | |
| Prime Minister | Frederick Sumaye |
| Succeeded by | Basil Mramba |
| Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Development | |
| In office 13 February 2008 – 6 November 2010 | |
| Prime Minister | Mizengo Pinda |
| Preceded by | Anthony Diallo |
| Succeeded by | David Mathayo David |
| Minister of Lands and Human Settlements | |
| In office 6 January 2006 – 13 February 2008 | |
| Prime Minister | Edward Lowassa |
| Succeeded by | John Chiligati |
| Member of Parliament for Biharamulo East and Chato | |
| In office November 1995 – July 2015 | |
| Succeeded by | Kalemani Medard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 October 1959 Chato, Tanganyika (now Tanzania) |
| Died | 17 March 2021 (aged 61) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Political party | Chama Cha Mapinduzi |
| Spouse(s) | Janeth Magufuli |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Dar es Salaam (BS, MS, PhD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Tanzania |
| Branch/service | National Service |
| Years of service | 1983–1984 |
He was in the Cabinet of Tanzania as Deputy Minister of Works from 1995 to 2000, Minister of Works from 2000 to 2006, Minister of Lands and Human Settlement from 2006 to 2008, Minister of Livestock and Fisheries from 2008 to 2010, and as Minister of Works for a second time from 2010 to 2015.[2]
Beginning in late February 2021, Magufuli was not seen publicly and rumors arose that he was hospitalized with COVID-19.[3] On 10 March 2021, a Kenyan newspaper reported that an "African leader" was in bad health because of COVID.[4]
Magufuli died at a Dar es Salaam hospital on 17 March 2021, aged 61.[5] The cause of death was said to be heart failure by the Tanzanian government.[1]
John Magufuli Media
Magufuli with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 10 July 2016
World map highlighting countries visited by Magufuli while president
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dahir, Abdi Latif (2021-03-17). "John Magufuli, Tanzania Leader Who Played Down Covid, Dies at 61" (in en-US). The New York Times. . https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/17/world/africa/tanzania-president-magufuli-dead.html. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ↑ "Member of Parliament CV". Parliament of Tanzania. Archived from the original on 13 July 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
- ↑ agencies, Staff and (2021-03-17). "Tanzania's Covid-denying president, John Magufuli, dies aged 61". the Guardian. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
- ↑ Lewis, David; Miriri, Duncan (10 March 2021). Where's Magufuli? Tanzanian leader's absence fuels health concern. Reuters. https://news.trust.org/item/20210310112417-xr6gr/. Retrieved 10 March 2021..
- ↑ "Tanzania's populist President John Magufuli has died at 61". AP NEWS. 2021-03-17. Retrieved 2021-03-18.