Tanzania: Former President Benjamin Mkapa Laid to Rest

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Tanzania: Former President Benjamin Mkapa Laid to Rest

[Citizen] A sombre mood surrounded Lupaso Village and its surroundings on Wednesday afternoon as the casket bearing the body of Retired President Benjamin Mkapa was lowered into the grave at around 1500Hrs.

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