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Changes have been taking place in Tanzania with the installation of the new president. Is this a publicity stunt? Possibly. The only other African leader I can think of off hand that might stoop down and pick up trash is Paul Kagame/Rwanda.
Would a Robert Mugabe or a Jacob Zuma do this?
My optimism for Tanzania continues to grow.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...ead-of-celebrating-independence-a6766706.html
Tanzanian President John Magufuli picks up rubbish from street instead of celebrating Independence Day
It is the first time in 54 years that Tanzania has not celebrated Independence Day
Tanzanian President John Magufuli cancelled Independence Day celebrations and ordered a national day of clean-up instead DANIEL HAYDUK/AFP/Getty Images
The new Tanzanian President has taken to the streets to collect rubbish instead of celebrating Independence Day.
John Magufuli was seen picking up litter outside the State House in Dar es Salaam to the sound of cheers from the country's people, the BBC reported.
Having cancelled the Independence Day celebrations in November, he encouraged everyone to take part in a public clean-up instead.
It is the first time in 54 years since Tanzania gained Independence from the UK that the day has not been celebrated.
AFP news agency reported that Mr Magufuli said: “Let us work together to keep our country, cities, homes and workplaces clean, safe and healthy.”
Many people have taken to social media to applaud Mr Magufuli's actions.
Would a Robert Mugabe or a Jacob Zuma do this?
My optimism for Tanzania continues to grow.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...ead-of-celebrating-independence-a6766706.html
Tanzanian President John Magufuli picks up rubbish from street instead of celebrating Independence Day
It is the first time in 54 years that Tanzania has not celebrated Independence Day
Tanzanian President John Magufuli cancelled Independence Day celebrations and ordered a national day of clean-up instead DANIEL HAYDUK/AFP/Getty Images
The new Tanzanian President has taken to the streets to collect rubbish instead of celebrating Independence Day.
John Magufuli was seen picking up litter outside the State House in Dar es Salaam to the sound of cheers from the country's people, the BBC reported.
Having cancelled the Independence Day celebrations in November, he encouraged everyone to take part in a public clean-up instead.
It is the first time in 54 years since Tanzania gained Independence from the UK that the day has not been celebrated.
AFP news agency reported that Mr Magufuli said: “Let us work together to keep our country, cities, homes and workplaces clean, safe and healthy.”
Many people have taken to social media to applaud Mr Magufuli's actions.
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