Tanzania's Magufuli was both revered and reviled
Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli has died after weeks out of the public eye. He will we be remembered for reasons both good and bad, says DW's Mohammed...
Raila and Magufuli: An enduring brotherhood
Raila Odinga and the late John Magufuli forged a friendship beyond politics, bound by shared ideals and a commitment to East African...
John Magufuli: Tanzania's 'bulldozer' president
John Pombe Magufuli, the son of a peasant farmer who became Tanzania's president in 2015, has died aged 61. Once praised for his no-nonsense...
The complex legacy of Tanzania’s John Magufuli
The late president has left behind a nation divided in its memory of a leader who was simultaneously revered and loathed.
Tanzania braces for uncertainty after the death of its president
On Wednesday (March 17), Tanzania's vice-president, Samia Suluhu Hassan, announced the death of the president John Pombe Magufuli at age 61.
Tanzania Inaugurates John Pombe Magufuli Bridge, East Africa’s Longest
On 19 June 2025, President Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurated the Kigongo–Busisi Bridge, officially the John Pombe Magufuli Bridge, now the longest...
China-built John Pombe Magufuli Bridge inaugurated in Tanzania
It will promote the national development, improve the life of people here and people lives nearby, logistics, transportation of vehicles, goods...
Mixed Emotions Over Death of Controversial Tanzanian Leader
Across the African continent and the world, reactions are streaming in — both loving and searing — over the death of Tanzanian President John...
(Hello Africa) Chinese-built mega bridge revives economy in Tanzania
An aerial drone photo taken on June 19, 2025 shows the Chinese-built Magufuli Bridge in Mwanza, Tanzania.
John Pombe Joseph Magufuli (1959-2021)
John Pombe Joseph Magufuli was a politician who served as the fifth President of Tanzania from 2015 to...
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Former President of Tanzania, known for his controversial policies and autocratic governance style, which drew criticism from various international commentators and human rights organizations.