The husband of Tanzania\u2019s President Samia Suluhu Hassan died Monday while undergoing treatment in a hospital in Zanzibar, the country\u2019s vice president said.<\/p>\n
Hafidh Ameir Hassan became Tanzania\u2019s first gentleman in 2021, when his wife took office as the country’s first female president following the death of President John Magufuli. Hassan had been receiving treatment for a heart condition.<\/p>\n
Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi announced Hassan’s death and expressed his condolences to the family. He said arrangements were being made for his burial in the family\u2019s native Zanzibar, a semiautonomous archipelago that is part of Tanzania.<\/p>\n
President Hassan is serving a second term after winning a disputed election in 2025 with more than 97% of the vote. Candidates from the two main opposition parties were barred from running.<\/p>\n
The couple had four children, three sons and a daughter who is a lawmaker.<\/p>\n
Kenyan President William Ruto expressed sorrow on behalf of his government and people. \u201cPresident Samia has lost a lifelong companion, her children a beloved father, and Tanzania a distinguished son,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n
Burundi\u2019s President Evariste Ndayishimiye also sent condolences to President Hassan and the people of Tanzania.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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