Anthony Mwango | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

The Corpse Matters

For many cultures in Africa, death is a significant occurrence. It signifies the end of life here and an onward journey to the afterlife, which some believe leads to reincarnation. A corpse is regarded as more than just a dead body, and is therefore accorded respect through thoughtful burial ceremonies. Depending on the family, the burial rites could either be low-key or really high end.

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Tanzania: Samia Hassan’s Journey to Becoming first Female President

On the evening of March 17, 2021, Tanzania was covered by a dark cloud when television and radio stations announced the passing of Dr. John Pombe Magufuli, the 5th President of the country. Magufuli was in the first year of his second term in office. Upon his death, the Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan popularly known as “Mama Samia” was sworn in as dictated by the constitution to avoid a vacuum. This was an unexpected occurrence. Nobody saw it coming. But this is her fate.

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