Also known as: President John Magufuli
Former Tanzanian president whose death in March 2021 led to Samia Suluhu Hassan assuming office.
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The Standard
… Ruto had earlier sent his condolences to Samia, her family and the people of Tanzania following the death.Hafidh became Tanzania’s First Gentleman after Samia assumed the presidency in March 2021 following the death of President John Magufuli. …
Ruto sends Joho, Sudi to comfort Tanzania's Samia Suluhu after husband's deathCapital News
… Ameir became Tanzania’s First Gentleman in March 2021 when Samia assumed the presidency following the death of President John Magufuli. …
Ruto sends condolences to Samia after husband’s deathThe Standard
… A retired agricultural academic and agricultural officer from Zanzibar, Ameir became a historic figure in March 2021 when his wife assumed Tanzania’s presidency following the death of President John Magufuli. …
Who was Tanzania's first Gentleman Hafidh Ameir HassanCitizen Digital
… Lissu's party accuses Hassan, who won the last election with 98 percent, of a return to the repressive tactics of her predecessor, John Magufuli. …
Tanzania opposition leader says treason trial is 'political' as defence startsCitizen Digital
… Lissu's party accuses Hassan, who won the last election with 98 percent, of a return to the repressive tactics of her predecessor, John Magufuli. …
Tanzania court rules opposition leader has case to answer in treason trialThe Standard
… e bloody November polls, Lissu's party conducted an election reform campaign dubbed "No Reforms, No Elections", which led to his arrest.Lissu's party accuses Hassan, who won the last election with 98 percent, of a return to the repressive tactics of her predecessor, John Magufuli …
Tanzania court rules opposition leader has case to answer in treason trialCitizen Digital
… Earlier this year, the outlet was issued a warning after publishing a story loosely translated as: "When will the 2021 Samia meet the 2026 Samia?" Hassan became president following the death of authoritarian leader John Magufuli in March 2021 and was initially praised for easing …
Tanzania suspends newspaper after report alleging gov't divisionsCitizen Digital
… His party accuses President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who won the last election with 98 percent, of a return to the repressive tactics of her predecessor, John Magufuli.
Tanzania opposition leader's treason trial resumesThe Standard
… ttempt -- has been arrested several times in the past, but this is the first time he has faced such a serious charge.His party accuses President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who won the last election with 98 percent, of a return to the repressive tactics of her predecessor, John Magufuli …
Tanzania's Tundu Lissu treason trial resumesCitizen Digital
… allowed, you wouldn't be seeing all this police deployment." Bodies scattered President Samia Suluhu Hassan was once seen as a liberalising force in Tanzania, reversing bans on opposition rallies and media when she took over on the sudden death of the authoritarian John Magufuli …
Tanzanians fear more police killings ahead of planned protestsKenya's President William Ruto sent Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi to deliver condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, who died Monday at a hospital in Zanzibar. Joho assured Samia and her family of Kenya's solidarity during their mourning period.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's President William Ruto sent Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi to deliver condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, who died Monday at a hospital in Zanzibar. Joho assured Samia and her family of Kenya's solidarity during their mourning period.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has conveyed condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, who died on Monday morning while receiving treatment for a heart condition in Zanzibar. Ruto expressed Kenya's solidarity with Tanzania during this time of grief.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and a retired agricultural academic and officer from Zanzibar, died on Monday. He became a historic figure in March 2021 when his wife assumed Tanzania's presidency following President John Magufuli's death, but maintained a largely private existence throughout his life.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tundu Lissu, head of Tanzania's opposition Chadema party, opened his defence on Friday in a treason trial he calls "political," after being charged in April 2025 with inciting public boycotts of last year's elections—a charge carrying potential death penalty.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Tanzanian court ruled on Friday that the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu will proceed after finding he has a case to answer. Lissu, head of the opposition Chadema party, was detained in April 2025 and charged with treason for allegedly inciting the public to boycott last year's elections.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Tanzanian court ruled Friday that opposition Chadema party leader Tundu Lissu has a case to answer in his treason trial after prosecutors presented evidence and 17 witnesses testified against him. Lissu, detained in April 2025 and charged with treason for allegedly inciting public boycotts of last year's elections, is representing himself and has asked the court to summon high-ranking government officials including President Samia Suluhu Hassan as defence witnesses.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzania's information ministry suspended weekly newspaper Mwanahalisi for six months, citing alleged breaches of media law after it published a story alleging the vice-president was unwilling to step down following pressure from the ruling party. International observers have warned of narrowing civil and political rights in the country.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu's treason trial resumed Monday after a five-month pause over procedural matters. The trial follows international criticism of Tanzania's handling of protests around last year's national elections, in which the opposition and rights activists say thousands were killed.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu's treason trial resumed Monday after a five-month pause over procedural matters; Lissu was detained in April 2025 and charged with treason, which carries a potential death penalty, while his party Chadema claims the case is being used to suppress legitimate political opposition.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzanians hoped to protest on Tuesday against government repression, but fear of police violence and memories of mass killings during last October's election are likely to deter unrest. Riot police have been deployed across Dar es Salaam after the government banned all political gatherings and warned protesters of consequences.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Some Tanzanians hope to protest on Tuesday against government repression, but fear government threats and memories of mass killings during last October's election make unrest unlikely. Riot police are visible in Dar es Salaam after the government banned all political gatherings and warned that previous force was "just a taste of what is to come."
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
With planned protests scheduled for July 7 in Tanzania, Tanzanians are fearful of government repression and police violence, citing traumatic memories of mass killings during October's election unrest when rights groups and opposition figures say security forces killed thousands.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzania has reinstated a ban on political rallies "until further notice," citing fears that mass gatherings could trigger uncontrollable protests. The move follows violent post-election clashes in 2025 and comes after President Samia Hassan had lifted the previous rally ban in 2023, which had been imposed in 2016 under her predecessor John Magufuli.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzania has reimposed a ban on political rallies "until further notice," citing concerns that mass gatherings could trigger uncontrollable protests. The government action follows violent post-election unrest in 2025, and activists had scheduled nationwide protests against political repression for 7 July 2026.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →