Tanzania, May 4 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday led hundreds of mourners in paying final respects to the former Vice-President and Prime Minister, Cleopa David Msuya, who passed away last week at the age of 94.

The solemn state funeral, held at Karimjee Grounds in Dar es Salaam, brought together national leaders, diplomats, family members and citizens, all united in mourning one of Tanzania's most distinguished public servants.

Mzee Msuya died on Wednesday at Mzena Hospital after a prolonged illness. He had received treatment at various hospitals, including the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute and health facilities abroad, notably in London, UK. In his tribute, Vice-President Dr Philip Mpango described the late Msuya as a "pa...