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.

Kenyan social media personality Cassypool travelled to Tanzania to condole with President Samia Suluhu following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, at age 76, according to Tuko. The outlet reported that Cassypool shared heartfelt condolences publicly after Hassan’s passing, drawing attention online because of the Tanzanian presidency and the influencer’s cross-border show of sympathy.

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has sent condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan. According to the Daily Post, he died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Zanzibar and was buried at his family's residence in Kizimkazi, a village on the semi-autonomous island, on Monday evening.

Palestinian Ambassador to Tanzania Salam Abu Sharar signed a book of condolences at the Chama Cha Mapinduzi headquarters sub-office in Lumumba, Dar es Salaam, on September 8, 2026. The tribute followed the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of CCM Chairperson and President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr Samia, according to the Daily News.

Kenyan President William Ruto has conveyed condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan after the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, according to Capital FM. The message was delivered by Joho and Sudi, the outlet said, in a report dated September 8 from Nairobi. The brief item did not provide details about the cause of death, funeral arrangements, or the full content of Ruto’s message.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has begun a 90-day leave of absence starting September 7, 2026, to mourn the death of her husband, First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir, according to Ghafla Kenya. Official state communications from Chief Secretary Moses Kusiluka confirm that executive duties will be handled jointly by Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi and Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba during the mourning period, ensuring continuity of government operations while the president is away from office.