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Zanzibar President Mwinyi Offers Condolences to Samia Suluhu Hassan Over Husband's Death

By Mariam Said

Zanzibar President and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr. Hussein Mwinyi, has extended his condolences to President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan. Hafidh passed away on September 7, 2026, at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar. Dr. Mwinyi said he received the news with deep sadness and expressed solidarity with President Samia, her family, relatives and all those mourning the loss. He described the death as a significant loss for the family and those close to the deceased, and prayed for President Samia and her family to be granted patience, strength and comfort during this difficult period. He also prayed for God's forgiveness and mercy upon the late Hafidh Ameir Hassan, asking that he be granted an eternal place in Paradise. Hafidh Ameir Hassan is expected to be buried the same day in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar, with the funeral anticipated to be attended by family members, relatives, national leaders and members of the public.