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’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.

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 Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan has expressed gratitude to citizens at home and abroad for their messages of condolence and prayers following the death of her husband, according to Global Publishers. The president acknowledged the public's support during the mourning period, the outlet reported, though further details about the circumstances were not provided in the available report.

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, amewataka Watanzania kujenga utamaduni wa kufanya uchunguzi wa afya mara kwa mara ili kugundua saratani mapema. Alisisitiza kuwa saratani si hukumu ya kifo iwapo itabainika mapema na mgonjwa kupata matibabu sahihi. Rais Samia alitoa kauli hiyo wakati wa uzinduzi wa Jengo la Tiba ya Mionzi kwa Wagonjwa wa Saratani katika Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, akionyesha kuwa Serikali inaendelea kuwekeza katika sekta ya afya.

Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye visited Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan at her home in Kizimkazi, South Unguja Region, Zanzibar, on 8 September 2026, to offer condolences following the death of her husband, the late Hafidh Ameir Hassan. According to Michuzi Blog, the visit was a gesture of sympathy and solidarity from the Burundian leader to President Samia and her family during their period of mourning.