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Tanzanian President Samia’s husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, dies

From Mwananchi · () Swahili

Translated from Swahili and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, died on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, while receiving treatment in Zanzibar.
  • Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi said Hassan died at 8 a.m. after suffering from heart disease.
  • Funeral preparations are underway in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar, with further details expected from the family.

Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died while receiving treatment at Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar.

Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi announced the death, saying Hassan died at 8 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. He said Hassan had been suffering from heart disease.

Ndejembi offered condolences to President Samia, Hassan’s family, relatives and friends, as well as Tanzanians across the country.

Funeral arrangements are being made in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar, where the family has said the burial ceremonies will take place. More official information about the arrangements is expected to follow.

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