African leaders have expressed their condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the demise of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, on Monday, September 7.
Ameir died on Monday morning whereas receiving therapy for a coronary heart situation at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar, in keeping with Tanzanian Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi. He was 76 years previous.
President Paul Kagame expressed Rwanda’s solidarity with Suluhu and Tanzania as they mourn Ameir, who turned Tanzania’s first-ever First Gentleman when President Samia assumed workplace in 2021.
“My honest condolences to my sister, President Samia Suluhu, her household, and the folks of Tanzania on the passing of H.E. Hafidh Ameir Hassan,” Kagame wrote on X.
“The federal government and other people of Rwanda stand in solidarity with President Samia and our brothers and sisters in Tanzania as they honour the life and legacy of H.E. Hafidh Ameir Hassan.”
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Kenyan President William Ruto mirrored on the private and nationwide loss brought on by Ameir’s demise.
“President Samia has misplaced a lifelong companion, her youngsters a beloved father, and Tanzania a distinguished son,” Ruto wrote.
“Could Almighty God consolation President Samia and her household, give them energy by this tough time, and grant Hafidh Ameir Hassan everlasting relaxation.”
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema stated his nation stands with Tanzania through the mourning interval.
“We convey our deepest condolences to Her Excellency President Samia Suluhu Hassan on the passing of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan,” Hichilema stated.
“We stand facet by facet with the primary household, and all residents of the United Republic of Tanzania throughout this tough time.”
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud additionally despatched a message of solidarity to the First Household and the Tanzanian folks.
“Somalia stands together with her household and the folks of Tanzania on this time of grief. Could Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaws,” Mohamud stated.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed prolonged his condolences on behalf of Ethiopia.
“On behalf of the federal government and other people of Ethiopia, I lengthen our deepest condolences to Her Excellency, her household, and the folks of Tanzania,” he stated.
“Our ideas and sympathies stay together with her household and the folks of Tanzania throughout this tough time.”
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye additionally expressed condolences, highlighting the ties between the 2 neighbouring international locations.
“Alone behalf, and on behalf of the federal government and other people of Burundi, I lengthen my deepest condolences to President Samia, her household, and the folks of Tanzania,” Ndayishimiye stated.
“On this hour of grief, Burundi stands firmly beside our Tanzanian brothers and sisters.”
African Union Fee Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf wished President Samia and her household energy through the tough interval.
He prayed for Ameir’s soul to relaxation in peace. “Inalilahi wainailehi rajiun [Verily we belong to Allah, and truly to Him shall we return],” Youssouf stated.
Akinwumi Adesina, a Nigerian economist and former president of the African Improvement Financial institution, described the demise as an “irreparable loss” in his message to President Suluhu.
“Right now of profound grief, might Almighty God grant Your Excellency, your loved ones, and the nation energy, braveness, consolation, and peace. Could He grant you fortitude and encompass you with His grace and comfort,” Adesina stated.
Ameir was an agriculturalist and have become Tanzania’s first First Gentleman after President Samia took workplace following the demise of President John Pombe Magufuli in 2021.
He and Suluhu acquired married in 1978 and had 4 youngsters, three sons and a daughter.
