Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzania's president, has died at the age of 77. He passed away early on Monday at Mzena Hospital in Zanzibar, where he was receiving treatment for a heart condition, according to vice president Deogratius Ndejembi. The announcement was reported by Channels Television, marking a personal loss for the country's first family, though further details about funeral arrangements or official mourning were not provided.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, has died in hospital, according to Upland Media. He was known for keeping a low public profile and was rarely seen alongside the president at official events. No details about the cause of death, his age, or funeral arrangements were provided in the report. The news marks a significant personal loss for the Tanzanian leader, who has served as the country's president since 2021.

Zanzibar President and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr Hussein Mwinyi, has sent condolences to Tanzanian President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan. According to Daily News, Hafidh died on September 7, 2026, at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar. President Mwinyi expressed his sympathy to the head of state and her family over the loss, joining national mourning for the president's spouse.

Tanzania's First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, was buried on Monday in Kizimkazi, South Unguja, hours after his death, according to Capital FM. The burial drew political and religious leaders from across the region, including Kenyan figures Hassan Joho and Oscar Sudi, who attended to pay their respects to the late First Gentleman.

Tanzania is mourning the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. According to Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi, who announced the death, Hassan passed away at around 8 a.m. on Monday while receiving treatment for a heart condition at a hospital in Zanzibar. Tanzanians have been expressing condolences following the announcement of the first gentleman's death.

Tanzania’s Vice President, Deogratius Ndejembi, attended the funeral of the late Hafidh Ameir Hassan on 7 September 2026 in Kizimkazi, South Unguja Region, according to Michuzi Blog. The report identifies Hassan as the companion of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Senior and retired government leaders, religious and political figures, judicial and parliamentary officials, security chiefs, relatives and mourners from inside and outside the country were said to be present.