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Samia Suluhu set to become Tanzania's first female president

Samia Suluhu.

Tanzania's Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan. PHOTO | THE CITIZEN | NATION MEDIA GROUP

By  Aggrey Mutambo

Editor - Africa & International

Nation Media Group

Tanzania could have its first female president in Vice President Samia Suluhu following the death of President John Magufuli on Wednesday.

Ms Suluhu is expected to be sworn within the next 24 hours.

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