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Tanzanian MPs approve Vice President nominee Philip Mpango

Philip Mpango.

Philip Mpango, nominated Vice President of Tanzania, speaks during a session in Parliament, Dodoma, on March 30, 2021. PHOTO | THE CITIZEN | NATION MEDIA GROUP

By  The Citizen

Nation Media Group

Dr Philip Mpango is set to be Tanzania’s next vice president after Parliament Tuesday approved his nomination for the post.

President Samia Suluhu nominated him to fill the post that fell vacant when she was sworn in as Head of State following John Magufuli’s death.

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