BBC. Timeline of key events in President Magufuli's life Here is a timeline of the events in the life of Tanzania's President John Maguifuli. 1959: Born in Chato in north-western Tanzania. 1995: Elected as an MP for the first time. 2000: Appointed to the cabinet for the first time as minister of works. 2015: Elected president for his first term. 2020: Elected for a second term as president. 2020: 5 November - sworn in for a second term. 2021: 6 March - admitted to Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute for cardiovascular problem. 2021: 7 March - rumours begin to circulate about his whereabouts after a week-long absence. 2021: 11 March - various opposition parties in Tanzania want to know the whereabouts of the president. 2021: 12 March - Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa denies that President Magufuli is ill and says he is "in good health and working". 2021: 14 March - rushed to Mzena Hospital in Dar es Salaam for further treatment. 2021: 15 March - Vice-President Samia Suluhu gives Tanzanians "greetings" from President Magufuli amid growing fears about his condition and whereabouts. 2021: 17 March - dies at 18:00 local time. 2021: 17 March - Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan announces on television the death of President Magufuli. Fourteen days of mourning are declared