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Idriss Deby, the president of Chad, is dead.
Briefly Newsgathers that the 68-year-old president came to power in a rebellion in 1990.
Army spokesman announces on Tuesday, April 20, that President Idriss Deby dies of injuries suffered while fighting rebels. Photo credit: Aurelien MeunierSource: UGC
Magufuli’s death was reportedly announced on Wednesday, 17 March, by the vice president, Samia Suluhu.
His death came five months after he won a second term election.
The late president had attracted widespread criticism for his denial of the coronavirus pandemic.
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According to Suluhu, Magufuli succumbed to heart disease.
On Sunday, 7 March, he was discharged after assessment by cardiac specialists.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
