Tanzania’s fifth President John Pombe Magufuli is set to be buried today at his home in Chato.
His requim mass is currently ongoing in Chato, Geita region, northwestern Tanzania.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan took to her Twitter to thank everyone who comforted, supported, and sent condolence messages to Tanzanians following the death of Magufuli on March 17, 2021.
Today as we lay to rest our beloved President Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli; on behalf of the People of the United Republic of Tanzania and on my own behalf I would like to thank fellow Compatriots; National Leaders, Religious Leaders, Political Leaders, Diplomatic Community, Media Houses, artists, musicians and everyone who has supported comforted and sent us condolence messages during these difficult and trying times for our nation,” Suluhu tweeted Friday morning ahead of the burial, which will be attended by close family members, relatives, and friends.
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