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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.