Breaking: Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan is Bereaved, "Great Sadness"
- Tanzania Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi announced the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan
- Hafidh died on Monday morning, September 7, at Mlimani Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar while receiving treatment for a heart condition
- Legit.ng gathered that burial arrangements for the late Hafidh Ameir Hassan are already underway in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar
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Dodoma, Tanzania - Tanzania is mourning the passing of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who died on Monday morning, September 7, 2026, while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Zanzibar.
As reported by Capital FM Kenya, Vice President of Tanzania Deogratius Ndejembi broke the news publicly, confirming that Hafidh passed away at approximately 8:00 am at Mlimani Mzena Memorial Hospital. Hafidh had been receiving treatment for a heart condition before his death.
Source: Twitter
The BBC also reported the development in Tanzania.
Ndejembi said in his announcement.
"It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Honorable Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband to the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan."
The Vice President extended his sympathies to the country's leader and those close to her family during this period of grief.
Ndejembi added:
"I offer my deepest condolences to Her Excellency the President, the family, relatives, friends, and all Tanzanians during this time of mourning."
Burial plans for Hafidh Ameir Hassan
Ndejembi stated that preparations for the burial are already in progress.
According to the Vice President, Hafidh will be laid to rest in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar.
More to follow...
Source: Legit.ng
