Hafidh Ameir Hassan: Tanzanians mourn the death of Dr Samia’s husband

DAR ES SALAAM: VICE-President Deogratius Ndejembi has announced the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Mr Ndejembi said Hafidh died today, September 7, 2026, at around 8:00am at the Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar, where he was receiving treatment for a heart-related illness.

In his condolence message, the Vice-President extended his sympathy to President Samia, the bereaved family, relatives, friends and Tanzanians following the death.

He said funeral arrangements were underway in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar.