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.

The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Ambassador Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi, visited former Prime Minister and First Vice President Judge Joseph Sinde Warioba at his residence in Mbezi Juu, Dar es Salaam, to check on his well-being.

Tanzanian leaders, including Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi and Zanzibar's president, visited Kizimkazi, Zanzibar, to console President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, according to Global Publishers. The report, dated September 7, 2026, describes senior officials offering condolences to the head of state during the mourning period. Further details about the circumstances of the death were not provided in the available information.

Hafidh Ameir, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died, according to Tanzanian outlet Global Publishers. The report says details surrounding the death have been announced, though specific circumstances were not provided in the initial coverage. The news marks a significant personal loss for the president and the country's first family, with further information expected from official sources.

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.

Boniventura F. Mwalongo, Secretary General of Tanzania's Traditional Medicine and Environmental Protection Organisation (TRAMEPRO), has conveyed condolences to President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the reported death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir, according to Michuzi Blog. Mwalongo expressed deep sorrow and wished the President, her children, family, relatives and all affected comfort, strength, patience and solace from God during the mourning period.