Charles Kombe

Earlier this week, new President Samia Hassan announced that media outlets shut down under her predecessor could reopen, but government spokesperson says that Hassan was only referring to online television

In a further break from Magufuli, Hassan says Tanzania will begin following scientific procedures in handling coronavirus

Authorities in Tanzania took more than a week to confirm that 45 people died in a stampede at the memorial for late president John Magufuli

Tanzanian citizens are waiting to see how President Samia Suluhu Hassan chooses to lead the country

Hassan's inauguration comes two days after she announced the death of President John Magufuli

He was known for massive infrastructure projects, intolerance of critics and a free press, and his denial of the coronavirus pandemic

He was known for massive infrastructure projects, intolerance of critics and a free press, and his denial of the coronavirus pandemic

While not specifically naming the virus, Magufuli on Sunday urged Tanzanians to begin wearing face masks for 'respiratory' illnesses that are becoming a problem

Tanzania's President John Magufuli, who claims there is no coronavirus in the country, issued condolences without mentioning the cause of death

Residents and doctors point to a growing number of illnesses and deaths; opposition politicians say government’s stance is endangering lives