Tanzania Ushers in New President After Magufuli’s Death

By Wilson Kakuru On Mar 19, 2021 1,268

H.E Samia Hassan who has been Dr Magufuli's Vice will now be the president

Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been sworn in as the sixth President of the United Republic of Tanzania following the death of President John Magufuli that occurred on March 17, 2021.

The swearing-in ceremony has happened at State House, Dar es Salaam, making her the first female president in Tanzania.

She will serve the remaining period of the five-year term that began on November 5, 2020 with a possibility of vying for another term in 2025.

Her swearing-in will be quickly followed by a high level meeting of her party’s Central Committee on Saturday at the CCM Sub-Office in Dar es Salaam, a meeting that analysts say is likely to suggest the Vice President’s name.