DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA — In his two years in office, President John Magufuli has brought many changes to Tanzania, though critics say not all of them are for the better. Magufuli has been criticized for being arrogant and autocratic when dealing with opponents, either perceived or real. In this speech, the Tanzanian president warned those who looted public money. “They should be careful. I can decide in two or three days to change the currency,” he said. During five years as minister of works, Magufuli earned his nickname, the Bulldozer, for his habit of pushing aside any obstacle in order to get what he wants. As president, he often takes a similar approach. In April, he fired more than 9,000 ...
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