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Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan. [Courtesy]
Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, lived much of his life away from the political spotlight.
A retired agricultural academic and agricultural officer from Zanzibar, Ameir became a historic figure in March 2021 when his wife assumed Tanzania’s presidency following the death of President John Magufuli.
His death on Monday, brought renewed attention to a man whose public profile remained remarkably limited despite his unique place in Tanzania’s political history.
