Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzania’s First Lady Samia Suluhu Hassan, passed away late Wednesday at the National Hospital in Dar es Salaam following complications from a chronic heart condition. The 62‑year‑old former minister had been receiving treatment for several months. President Suluhu issued a statement expressing deep sorrow and calling for national prayers. The funeral is scheduled for next week, with dignitaries from across Africa expected to attend.
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