How Magufuli's Report Has Damaged Mkapa, Kikwete's Legacy

The Tanzanian President John Magufuli 's mineral sands probe report has revealed how the former President, Benjamin Mkapa, steered the country in to mineral development agreements with multinational mining companies in the mid-90s - and it has now sparked discussion around alleged recklessness in crafting and enacting laws "extremely unfavourable to country's interests".

Former Presidents Benjamin Mkapa, Jakaya Kikwete, and Current President John Magufuli.

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