After years of tense relations, the arrival of President Magufuli appears to have kick-started a new era of warm ties with Rwanda. After years of frosty relations, Rwanda and Tanzania seem to have finally mended their bridges over the past few months. Under the presidency of Jakaya Kikwete, the relationship between the two East African neighbours deteriorated over a number of diplomatic rows and political disagreements. Signs of a gradual reconciliation began towards the end of Kikwete’s decade in office, but this trend has accelerated greatly since he was replaced by President John Magufuli in November 2015. This was seen most symbolically this April when Magufuli attended Rwanda’s 2016 genocide ...
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