Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the Speaker have condoled with Leadership Newspapers Regional Editor Alhaji Abdullahi Hanafi Olesin over the death of his mother, Alhaja Munirat Hanafi Imam Olesin. According to Leadership, she died on Tuesday at the age of 87 and was buried in accordance with Islamic rites, with the janazah prayer held afterward. The officials offered sympathy to the journalist and his family following her passing.

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.

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.

Apostle Boniface Mwamposa and Pastor Tony Kapola 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. According to the report, Hafidh Ameir Hassan died on 7 September 2026 at the Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar. The religious leaders travelled to comfort the President at her residence after his passing.

Kenyan professor Lukoye Atwoli is mourning the death of his wife, Maureen Nyadida-Lukoye. According to Tuko, friends and colleagues, including Simon Kigondu, accompanied him to Lee Funeral Home to offer condolences and support during the difficult time, with the outlet highlighting the show of community solidarity surrounding the grieving professor.

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.