Tanzania's Magufuli Won't Extend Term, Insists CCM

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Tanzania's Magufuli Won't Extend Term, Insists CCM

[Nation] Tanzania's ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has reiterated that it has no intention to amend the country's constitution to allow its presidential candidate John Pombe Magufuli to extend his term in office.

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