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Reflecting on President John Magufuli’s legacy
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
Focus on Africa covers the latest reaction from Tanzania, following President John Magufuli’s death at the age of 61.
Tanzanian BBC Swahili TV presenter Salim Kikeke offers his reflections, and we hear the views of young people in Dar es Salaam.
Plus, our weekly Letter From Africa comes from Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene.
(Photo: A newsstand in Dar es Salaam, March 18 2021; Credit: AFP via Getty Images)
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Focus on Africa
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
