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He Treasured His Homeland - JPM

President John Magufuli glorified the late former President Benjamin Mkapa for treasuring his birthplace, noting the fallen Statesman had opted for his ancestral gravesite at Lupaso village in Masasi…

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JK, Mwinyi Eulogise Fallen ‘Man of Action’

The sun shone brightly, the wind blew gently through the Lupaso village in Masasi District, as Tanzania's third-phase President, Mzee Mkapa was laid in his final resting place. It is here where the eight…

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Life Well and Greatly Lived

Religious leaders, Diplomats and other International Dignitaries celebrated the life of global Statesman, iconic Diplomat and journalist, the late Benjamin Mkapa, eulogising his role in transforming his…

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Heroic Burial for Mkapa: Life of President, Diplomat, Peacemaker, Journalist

Benjamin Mkapa's body was heroically laid to rest in a family plot in Masasi District, Mtwara region, with political and religious leaders paying glowing tribute to Tanzania's third phase…

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All Ready For Ex-President’s Final Journey

Sombre mood engulfed the Lupaso village in Masasi District as the body of the late third-phase President Benjamin Mkapa arrived yesterday for the burial. A military chopper carrying the remains of the…

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Anna: The Woman Behind the Success of Our Departed Leader

As the adage goes, behind every successful man, there is a strong woman.  This is also true of the late Retired President Benjamin Mkapa. His widow, former First Lady Anna Mkapa, made significant…

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Magufuli Raves About Fallen Global Citizen

President John Magufuli waxed lyrical about the deceased former President Benjamin Mkapa, lauding him as a global citizen whose involvement in world affairs brought ideological, political and economic changes…

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Mkapa’s Legacy Shines On…Nation Bids Fitting Farewell To Iconic Leader

Tanzanians and foreign dignitaries on Tuesday bade a fitting Farewell to the late former President Benjamin Mkapa, who will be laid to rest today in his home village. The country came to a standstill as…

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