Tanzania, Feb. 10 -- Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has led Tanzanians in mourning the passing of former Prime Minister Edward Lowassa.

Writing on her X account, formerly known as Twitter, President Hassan said she has received with sadness reports of the death of the retired Prime Minister, Edward Ngoyai Lowassa.

"The Honourable Lowassa dedicated over 35 years of his life to serving our nation, beginning his illustrious career with the Tanzania People's Defence Force, followed by significant roles within the ruling party, CCM, the Parliament, and the Cabinet, where he served as both a minister and Prime Minister," reads part of her post.

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