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Husband of Tanzania's President Dies in Zanzibar Hospital: Media

Husband of Tanzania's President Dies in Zanzibar Hospital: Media

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Husband of Tanzania's President Dies in Zanzibar Hospital: MediaSamia Suluhu Hassan's husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, died on Monday while receiving treatment... 07.09.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Husband of Tanzania's President Dies in Zanzibar Hospital: MediaSamia Suluhu Hassan's husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, died on Monday while receiving treatment for a heart condition, according to Tanzania's vice-president, cited by media."President Samia has lost a lifelong companion, her children a beloved father, and Tanzania a distinguished son," President William Ruto wrote on X, conveying condolences on behalf of the government and people of Kenya. Condolences were also extended by the AU Commission сhairperson, as well as the presidents of Burundi and Zambia.ℹ President Samia and Ameir, an agricultural academic who largely kept a low public profile, had been married since 1978 and had four children together.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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