Tanzania’s former President Benjamin Mkapa has died, according to the government.
He died on Friday morning, President John Magufuli said in a statement issued shortly after his death.
Mkapa served as president from 1995 to 2005 and was the third president of Tanzania.
Ex-president Mkapa, 81, also served as an ambassador, minister and key official of the ruling CCM party.
According to the statement from the presidency, he died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Dar es Salaam.
President Magufuli did not give more details about the former President’s death.
He however declared a seven day mourning period, during which all flags will be flown at half-mast.
“Magufuli asks all Tanzanians to remain calm, patient and united during this difficult time,” a statement from his office said.
Source: Africafeeds.com
