The president has replaced the retired General Davis Mwamunyange and promoted Lieutenant-General Venance Mabeyo to the rank of General and named him the chief of defence forces.
Tanzania: Magufuli Appoints New Army Boss
Daily News, 3 February 2017
President John Magufuli yesterday appointed Lieutenant General Venance Mabeyo (pictured) the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), replacing General Davis Mwamunyange who has retired. Read more »
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