John Magufuli

Samia Suluhu Hassan Becomes Tanzania's First Woman President

Her inauguration comes two days after she announced the death of President John Magufuli, after he had not been seen in public for more than two weeks.
By KHALED ABUBAKAR and TOM ODULA, AP

Queer Tanzanians Remain Fearful Despite Government Denouncing LGBTQ Crackdown

Activists say homophobia and anti-LGBTQ attacks have risen since President John Magufuli’s 2015 election.
By Nita Bhalla, Reuters