Former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa, who served from 1995 to 2005, has died.
He died at a hospital in the country's commercial hub, Dar es Salaam, while receiving treatment. He was 81 years old.
It is not clear what the former president died from.
The announcement was made by President John Pombe Magufuli who also declared seven days of mourning. All flags will be flown at half-mast during the period.
Mr Mkapa was the third president of Tanzania.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Volta Minister urges smarter leadership, commends Tafi Atome for eco-tourism success
17 minutes -
All NPP national executives should be sacked – First Vice Chairman
20 minutes -
I moved from radio to TV because I found TV more fun – KSM
28 minutes -
NADMO desilt 17 major drains in Greater Kumasi metropolis to avert flooding
30 minutes -
Vice President Prof. Jane Opoku-Agyemang arrives home after full recovery
32 minutes -
No one is above the law – Ansa-Asare on suspended CJ’s request for public hearing
55 minutes -
Madina MP Sosu appointed Vice President of West African Parliamentary Caucus
1 hour -
Edudzi Tameklo pooh-poohs CCTV recording of alleged Thaddeus Sory, Judges’ meeting
1 hour -
Streams, schemes, royalties: The real cost of a hit song in Ghana
1 hour -
CCTV video of lawyer and judges ‘meeting’ not about CJ’s case – Ansa-Asare
1 hour -
The Forson Doctrine: Spend wisely, guard the gold and more
1 hour -
How an onion market sparked hope, jobs, and transformation in Gomoa East
1 hour -
Powering Ghana’s future with solar energy- A financial practitioner’s guide
2 hours -
Senior University Staff unions call off indefinite strike after government yields to demands
2 hours -
Author Ralph appointed as ambassador for National Business League USA
2 hours