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Regional Agencies – Al-Wadi Newspaper
The Tanzanian government announced on Monday the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, in Zanzibar, following a period of treatment at Mlimani Mzena Memorial Hospital.
Tanzanian Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi officially announced the death, saying that Hafidh Ameir Hassan passed away at around 8:00 a.m. on Monday at the hospital where he had been receiving treatment.
In an official statement, the Vice President expressed his sorrow over the death of the President’s husband and conveyed his condolences to President Samia Hassan, her family and the Tanzanian people.
Ndejembi said in the statement: “It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Honorable Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan.”
The death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan comes as the country enters a period of mourning. Authorities have not yet disclosed details of the health condition that led to his hospitalisation or the nature of the illness from which he was suffering.
Hafidh Ameir Hassan had been a prominent figure alongside President Samia Hassan throughout her political career, which has spanned several decades of public service in Zanzibar and at the national level.
Samia Suluhu Hassan assumed the presidency of Tanzania in March 2021 following the death of former President John Magufuli, becoming the first woman to serve as President of the country.
The Tanzanian government has not yet announced official details regarding the date and location of Hafidh Ameir Hassan’s funeral or the measures to be taken in connection with the country’s official mourning period.
