President John Magufuli shake hands with his former collogue, Ali Hassani Mwinyi (right) during the swore in Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Dr Fariji Mnyepe and Chief Scout, Ms Mwantumu Mahiza ceremony held at state house in Dar es Salaam yesterday, Mwinyi is the Trustee of Scout. PHOTO | ANTHON SIAME
What you need to know:
President Magufuli has said his move to skip foreign trips has enabled the country to save a lot of money, noting that sending his representatives is more economical than if he would have been attending with his delegation.
He is waiting to see major reforms at the ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, saying he has not been much impressed by the ministry is performing.
