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Ghafla Kenya·September 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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.

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Samia SuluhuTanzaniamourning leaveHafidh AmeirEast Africa

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