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2021: A momentous year for the East African woman

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan takes oath of office following the death of her predecessor John Pombe Magufuli at State House in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania March 19, 2021. [REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo]

2021 is a momentous year for the East African woman.

She can execute any role, given the opportunity - including leading a country. While it is extremely sad that the biggest advocate for women empowerment, President John Pombe Magufuli, died in March, his words are permanently edged in my memory.

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