Tanzania is mourning the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who died on Monday morning while receiving treatment in Zanzibar.
Tanzania Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi announced the death, saying Hafidh died at around 8:00am at Mlimani Mzena Memorial Hospital.
“It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Honorable Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband to the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan,” Ndejembi said.
Ndejembi said Hafidh had been receiving treatment for a heart condition before his death.
“I offer my deepest condolences to Her Excellency the President, the family, relatives, friends, and all Tanzanians during this time of mourning,” he said.
Funeral arrangements will ne announced later.
