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Ex-president Kikwete returns to the fore as Suluhu Hassan's mentor and messenger

After having been ignored by John Magafuli, former president Jakaya Kikwete is back in business as Samia Suluhu Hassan's confidant. [...]

Published on 14/09/2021 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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Tanzania's president Samia Suluhu Hassan.

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Tony Blair, Samia Suluhu Hassan's new ally

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Ex-president Jakaya Kikwete uses influence with Samia Suluhu Hassan to China's favour

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Tanzania's former head of state Jakaya Kikwete with Tanzania's president Samia Suluhu Hassan.

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