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Writing was on President Magufuli's Twitter wall

The late President John Pombe Magufuli at a past event in Chato Town, Northern Tanzania. [Courtesy]

Magufuli's death was officially announced by Tanzania Vice President Samia Suluhu on March 17. He is said to have died of heart disease. She is set to be sworn in on Thursday, March 18, at 6pm. The burial date for Magufuli is yet to be announced.

Five of his latest tweets were about his condolence messages following the deaths of prominent personalities.

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