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.

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 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.

Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died in hospital in Zanzibar, according to Sowetan. He became Tanzania's first gentleman in 2021, when his wife took office as the country's first female president following the death of her predecessor. Further details about the circumstances of his death were not provided in the report. The news marks a significant personal loss for the Tanzanian head of state.

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.