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Kassim Majaliwa: Tanzanian prime minister steps down from October elections

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Kassim Majaliwa says he will not seek re-election in forthcoming parliamentary elections.

The 64-year-old was appointed prime minister in 2015 and was seen as a possible successor of the late President John Magufuli .

He has continued to hold the position under President Samia Suluhu Hassan , who is seeking to retain the presidency.

Majaliwani said his decision was guided by God and he had made it "in good faith" The country is due to vote in parliamentary and presidential elections.

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