Tanzania’s cabinet minister Mr. ambassador Dr. Augustine Mahiga has passed away today.
He was born on August 28, 1945. He served as FM from 2015 to 2019.
He previously served the Permanent Representative to the UN from 2003-2010 and as the Union Special Representative and Head of UN political Office for Somalia from 2010-2013.
In December 2015, he was nominated as member of parliament by President John Magufuli and after appointed with a cabinet as minister of foreign affairs.
He was currently serving as minister of constitution and justice.
He passed away today morning May 1st, 2020 in Dodoma city.
He died after a short illness in his home.
Condolences was sent by Tanzania president John Magufuli to the media today.