Tanzania President Magufuli Fires Environment, Union Affairs Minister Makamba

Dar es Salaam — The Minister of State in the Vice President's Office (Union and Environmental Affairs), Mr January Makamba, has been fired.

President John Magufuli announced on Sunday - through the Director of Presidential communications, Mr Gerson Msigwa - that Mr Makamba's position will now be filled by Mr George Simbachawene.

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