Hafidh Ameir Hassan lived for decades beside one of Tanzania’s most consequential political figures, but he largely kept his own life away from the political spotlight. That changed in March 2021, when his wife, Samia Suluhu Hassan, became Tanzania’s president following the death of President John Magufuli. Her rise made Ameir the country’s first Gentleman,
The Tanzanian security apparatus has issued a public warning following heightened tensions triggered by a recent CNN exposé that spotlighted concerns around security and governance in the country. In a formal statement released on November 21, 2025, from the Police Headquarters in Dodoma, authorities said, “The Police Force continues to closely monitor the security situation
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has said protesters were paid to “burn the country” before, during, and after elections. Speaking on November 20, 2025, during the launch of the commission of inquiry into post-election violence, she said her government is working relentlessly to determine which rights the youths were demanding from the streets. Suluhu said