Hafidh Ameir, the husband of the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has passed away. Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi made the announcement on Monday, September 7, 2026. Ndejembi said Mr.Ameir died at around 8 a.m. at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar while receiving treatment for a heart condition. “Fellow citizens,
The Commission of Inquiry into the 2025 Tanzania protests has concluded that the violent demonstrations during and after Tanzania’s October 2025 General Election were highly orchestrated and well-funded, while stopping short of identifying those directly responsible for the deaths recorded. In a report, the Commission’s Chairperson, Retired Justice Mohamed Chande Othman, did not cite the
A catholic priest has allegedly been abducted in Tanzania for criticizing President Samia Suluhu over mass killings in the country. Tanzanian activist Maria Saruni alleged that Father Josephat Misigaro has been taken by security forces after his remarks regarding the post-election violence in Tanzania. Misigaro made the statements during a sermon on November 16, 2025.