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Tanzanian leader John Magufuli dies at 61

The Tanzanian leader who was sceptical about Covid-19 vaccines had not been seen in public for two weeks.

The Tanzanian government has announced the death of their president John Magufuli aged 61. He had not been seen in public for two weeks prompting speculation about his health but did the Covid-sceptic die from the virus or heart disease?

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  • Thu 18 Mar 2021 05:06GMT