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Ex-Tanzanian President Ali Hassan Mwinyi Dies At 98
Former Tanzanian president Ali Hassan Mwinyi, who introduced multi-party democracy to the East African nation, died on Thursday aged 98, the presidency said.
The second President of Tanzania Hassan Mwinyi (2nd R) attends the farewell mass for the late Tanzanian President John Magufuli before the burial at Magufuli Stadium in Chato, Tanzania, on March 26, 2021. – Former Tanzanian president Ali Hassan Mwinyi who introduced multi-party democracy to the East African nation died on Thursday aged 98, the presidency said.
Former Tanzanian president Ali Hassan Mwinyi, who introduced multi-party democracy to the East African nation, died on Thursday aged 98, the presidency said.
“I’m saddened to announce the death… around 5:30 in the evening,” President Samia Suluhu Hassan said on state television TBC1, adding that he had been receiving treatment for lung cancer.
Mwinyi had been hospitalised in London in November last year before returning to continue treatment in the main Tanzanian city of Dar es Salaam, Hassan said.
Tanzania will observe seven days of mourning with national flags flown at half-mast.
Hand-picked by independence hero Julius Nyerere to succeed him, Mwinyi inherited a country in the grip of an economic crisis, following years of failed socialist experiments.
Tanzania’s founding father Nyerere’s pet project “ujamaa” (“fraternity” in Swahili) sought to bring people together by promoting a socialist economic vision, but his collectivist experiments left the country in a precarious condition.
Mwinyi removed restrictions on private enterprise and eased bottlenecks on imports, earning the nickname Mzee Rukhsa, a Swahili phrase which loosely translates to Mr Permission.
His father hoped he would become a spiritual leader, but the young Mwinyi took up teaching instead, before entering politics in the 1960s after Tanganyika won its freedom.
Following the 1964 merger between independent Tanganyika and Zanzibar to form Tanzania, he rose through the ranks to serve as ambassador to Egypt as well as the minister of health, home affairs and natural resources during the 1970s and early 1980s.
In 1984, he became the president of Zanzibar, before Nyerere chose him to lead Tanzania.
Corruption scandals
He was hailed for opening the door to multi-party democracy in 1992 and allowing opposition parties to contest elections three years later, when he stepped down.
But his tenure was also peppered with controversies.
He faced criticism for allegedly favouring Muslims while appointing officials to top government jobs, allegations he conceded hit him hard.
The economic liberalisation he presided over was accompanied by corruption scandals, which became so endemic during his reign that some donors froze aid in 1994.
The grey-haired leader had kept a low profile since retiring from politics in 1995.
At his book launch in 2021, President Samia Suluhu Hassan showered him with accolades, describing him as a leader worthy of emulation.
In the memoir, Mwinyi criticised the “ujamaa” project, saying it deprived small-scale traders of income.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a four-match suspension and a $20,000 fine on former Cameroon captain Samuel Eto’o following his conduct during a 2026 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match.
According to a statement cited by BBC Sport, CAF ruled that Eto’o who currently serves as president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) breached the principles of sportsmanship during Cameroon’s quarter-final clash with host nation Morocco in Rabat. Cameroon lost the encounter 2–0.
CAF said the former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker displayed inappropriate behaviour on the sidelines, reacting angrily to several decisions made by match officials. CAF President Patrice Motsepe, who was present at the stadium, reportedly witnessed the incident.
Earlier this week, CAF announced it had opened an investigation into what it described as “violent confrontations and unacceptable behaviour” involving players and officials during several quarter-final matches at the tournament.
FECAFOOT has since rejected the disciplinary ruling, raising concerns about the fairness of the process. In a statement released on Wednesday, the federation said the decision “raises serious reservations about the fundamental requirements of a fair trial” and confirmed that it is considering an appeal.
Eto’o, widely regarded as one of Africa’s most successful footballers, has led the Cameroon Football Federation since 2021. However, his tenure has been marked by repeated controversies, including allegations of governance lapses and improper conduct within the federation.
While some football stakeholders in Cameroon have openly criticised his leadership style, Eto’o has consistently denied any wrongdoing, insisting that his administration has introduced meaningful reforms and recorded notable achievements.
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The rift between Afrobeats superstar, Davido, and 12-year-old Anuoluwapo Mitchelle, who claims to be his daughter, has intensified following the release of a leaked chat in which the singer allegedly threatened to have the girl’s mother, Ayo Labinjoh, arrested for ongoing “harassment”.
The conversation, which appeared on Anuoluwapo’s Instagram page, co-managed by her mother, shows a tense exchange where Davido reportedly stood his ground, denying her paternity.
While the singer has not confirmed the chat’s authenticity, the messages have quickly gone viral.
In the leaked chat, the singer allegedly warned, “Stop this nonsense. Keep playing, and I will arrest your mother. Try this nonsense again. I’m not your father.”
When Anuoluwapo clarified that her mother was not part of her personal appeal, Davido reportedly doubled down:
“I am not your father. Go and find your father. This is the last time. I’m warning. I’ve done five DNA tests. You’re not mine. Please stop this nonsense before it gets messy.”
Anuoluwapo asked for the results of the tests, and Davido reportedly replied,
“Yes, I will show you. Five. Two of the hospitals were chosen by your mother. Two were chosen by me. All negative. Four tests. Then one test 10 years. That’s five. You’re not my child.”
Expressing frustration at the prolonged dispute, he added,
“You guys have been harassing me for years, and it has to stop. It’s not fair on my actual kids. Please, stop it.”
Davido reportedly indicated he would make the matter public and pursue legal action:
“Don’t worry, I will publish them tomorrow and in the newspaper. I will publish online and in newspaper. Then I will take your mom to court. She thinks it’s a game. Just watch. She will go to jail.”
When Anuoluwapo asked for the hospitals’ names, he allegedly responded:
“It will show in the tests. You don’t worry. I’m not your dad. Sorry. You’re not my child. We will publish everything. Warn your mother. You’re not an Adeleke. I’m sorry. You can also go to the hospitals and confirm for yourself.”
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