Tanzanian President Samia's husband dies in hospital
Summary
The husband of Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, died in a hospital in Zanzibar after suffering from a heart condition. Funeral plans are underway in a village on Zanzibar island, and several regional leaders have expressed their condolences.Key Facts
- Hafidh Ameir Hassan was the husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania.
- He passed away at 08:00 local time on Monday at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar.
- Ameir had a heart condition which led to his death.
- Vice-president Deogratius Ndejembi announced the death and said funeral arrangements are in progress in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar.
- Ameir was an agricultural academic and mostly stayed out of the public eye.
- He became Tanzania’s first First Gentleman when Samia became president in 2021.
- Ameir and President Samia were married since 1978 and had four children.
- Regional leaders, including Kenya’s and Zambia’s presidents, expressed sympathy for the family and Tanzania.
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