John Magufuli
| John Magufuli | |
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| Born |
John Pombe Joseph Magufuli October 29, 1959 Chato District, Geita Region Tanganyika |
| Died |
March 17, 2021 (aged 61) Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital, Dar es Salaam Tanzania |
| Cause of death | Complications from Atrial fibrillation |
| Education |
The Chato Primary School The Katoke Seminary Lake Secondary School Mkwawa High School Mkwawa College of Education |
| Alma mater |
University of Dar es Salaam University of Dodoma (Honorary Doctorate) |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 1982 - 2021 |
| Title | president |
| Term | 5 November 2015 – 17 March 2021 |
| Predecessor | Jakaya Kikwete |
| Successor | Samia Suluhu |
| Political party | Chama Cha Mapinduzi |
| Spouse(s) | Janeth Magufuli |
John Magufuli (29 October 1959- 17 March 2021) was a Tanzanian teacher, chemist and politician. He served as the fifth president of Tanzania from 5 November 2015 to 17 March 2021, and died while still holding the position. John Magufuli largely rejected extreme measures against Covid-19 and encouraged the people of Tanzania to pray, "that's where there is true healing. Corona is the devil and it cannot survive in the body of Jesus" - he was quoted by The Economist.
References
- Washington Post, John Magufuli, Tanzanian president elected as an agent of reform, dies at 61, 18 March 2021
- Wall Street Journal, Tanzania’s President John Magufuli, Who Railed Against Mining Companies, Dies at Age 61, 18 March 2021
- EAC, East African Community Leadership, 18 March 2021
