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President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Tanzania for the funeral of late Tanzanian President John Pombe Joseph Magufuli.

Ramaphosa delivered a special tribute to the late president after arriving at the funeral.

Ramaphosa arrives in Tanzania for president’s Magufuli’s funeral

President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Tanzania to pay tribute to late President John Magufuli. Image: Thierry Monasse and Daniel Leal-Olivas - WPA PoolSource: Getty Images

According to the official explanations, Magufuli died due to heart complications.

Many have speculated that Magufuli passed on fromCovid-19related complications and was receiving treatment outside of Tanzania.

Magufuli reportedly died on Wednesday, 17 March at the age of 61 years old.

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The head of state declared a seven-day national mourning in honour of the fallen president.

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Source: Briefly News

Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.

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