Tanzania is set to have Samia Hassan Suluhu as its first female president following the death of President John Magufuli on Wednesday in Dar es Salam.
The Tanzania Constitution stipulates that where the office of President becomes vacant by reason of death, the Vice-President shall be sworn in and become the President for the unexpired period of the term of five years.
This means Samia Hassan Suluhu, who became the first female vice-president when Magufuli was elected in 2015 is now set to be sworn in as Tanzania president.