President Magufuli has cancelled his trip to Zambia

President John Magufuli .

What you need to know:

  • President Magufuli will instead send Vice President  Samia Suluhu Hassan to represent him at the ceremony that will take place in Lusaka. President  Magufuli was expected to meet with African leaders at the event.

Dar es Salaam.President John Magufuli has cancelled his three-day trip to Zambia for the inauguration of President Elect Edgar Lungu so that he follows up on the earthquake that killed 16 people in Kagera Region over the weekend.

 President Magufuli will instead send Vice President  Samia Suluhu Hassan to represent him at the ceremony that will take place in Lusaka. President  Magufuli was expected to meet with African leaders at the event.