John Magufuli

Fifth President of Tanzania

John Magufuli - Fifth President of Tanzania
Born

October 29th, 1959
66 years ago

Died

March 17th, 2021
4 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Tanzania

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Served as the fifth president of Tanzania from 2015 until death in 2021. Magufuli was a member of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi party and previously held the position of Minister of Works. Focused on infrastructure development and anti-corruption measures, his administration initiated various public projects, including roads and hospitals. Implemented policies aimed at reducing government spending and increasing revenue through tax collection. His leadership style received mixed reactions, characterized by a crackdown on dissent and media freedom.

Launched nationwide infrastructure projects

Implemented anti-corruption measures

Reduced government spending

Increased tax collection efforts

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