Politicians around the world pay tribute to Tanzanian President John Magufuli

On Wednesday, the Tanzanian Vice-president on the national Television has announced the death of the country’s president John Magufuli.

Following this announcement, many african politicans have expressed their sadness.

The US State Department has expressed condolences to Tanzanians and added that “we hope that Tanzania can move forward on a democratic and prosperous path”.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he was sorry to hear of President Magufuli’s death:

I'm sorry to hear that @MagufuliJP, President of Tanzania, has passed away. My thoughts are with his loved ones and the people of Tanzania.

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) March 17, 2021

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has sent his condolences to the Tanzanian people.

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Somalia’s President Mohamed Farmajo has sent his condolences to the Tanzanian people and the family of President John Magufuli.

Kwa niaba yangu na kwa niaba ya Serikali na taifa la Somalia, ningependa kuwasilisha rambi rambi zetu kwa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa #Tanzania kwa kumpoteza Kiongozi Rais John Magufuli. Tunalitakia taifa Zima na Serikali subra na utulivu katika kipindi hiki cha maombi na maombolezo. pic.twitter.com/cQz3rALaPt

— Mohamed Farmaajo (@M_Farmaajo) March 17, 2021

Let’s remind that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has eulogised Tanzanian President John Magufuli as a “partner in democracy” and a “patriot who loved his country”.