Samia Suluhu Hassan: The woman set to become Tanzania’s next president

Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan will serve the rest of the term after John Magufuli's death.

Magufuli in his own words

Tanzania's President John Magufuli has died aged 61. Here are some of his views, in his own words.

John Magufuli: The cautionary tale of the president who denied coronavirus

His death will reenergise debate about whether the continent needs strong institutions or strongmen.

African Confederation Cup: Nkana lose long home record to Raja Casablanca

Nkana of Zambia's 64-match unbeaten home record in African competitions ends with a 2-0 loss to Raja Casablanca of Morocco in the Confederation Cup.

‘Stingy men’ take on Nigeria’s dating etiquette

Frustrations about the cost of dating have raised serious questions about romantic relationships.

‘Stingy men’ take on Nigeria’s dating etiquette

Frustrations about the cost of dating have raised serious questions about romantic relationships.

Sanaa Seif: Egypt rights activist jailed for ‘spreading false news’

Sanaa Seif criticised the Egyptian authorities' handling of Covid-19 outbreaks in prisons.

John Magufuli: From teacher to president of Tanzania

John Pombe Magufuli, the son of a peasant farmer who became Tanzania's president in 2015, has died aged 61.

John Magufuli: Tanzania’s president dies aged 61 after Covid rumours

Covid-sceptic John Magufuli had not been seen in public for more than two weeks.

Tanzania’s ‘bulldozer’ President John Magufuli

Once praised for his no-nonsense approach, assessments will be coloured by Magufuli's Covid-19 policies.