Magufuli isn’t in office, but Tanzania’s post-election unrest and international reaction keep his era in focus. John Magufuli (1959–2021) was Tanzania’s fifth president (2015–21).
Tanzania has released a report attributing post-election violence to planned protests, with hundreds injured and dozens unaccounted for. The commission suggests the violence was coordinated and planned, with some victims shot inside their homes. The government has not acknowledged casualties publicly, and the report indicates the death toll may be higher than recorded.