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Samia Suluhu Hassan
Becoming Tanzania’s first woman president in 2021.
Constituent Assembly · Presidential succession
- Born
- 27 January 1960
- Birthplace
- Zanzibar
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Samia Suluhu Hassan is a Tanzanian politician who rose through Zanzibar’s government and national office. She succeeded John Magufuli as president in March 2021.
Early life
Work and study
Began as an office clerk and pursued public-administration and economics qualifications while working.
Career
- 2000
Zanzibar government
Entered the House of Representatives and became a minister.
- 2010
National parliament
Won the Makunduchi constituency.
- 2015
Vice-presidency
Became Tanzania’s first woman vice-president.
- 2021
Presidency
Succeeded Magufuli following his death.
- 2025
Disputed election
Won another term in an election that excluded the main opposition party and was followed by protests and violence.
Selected work
Constituent Assembly
Served as vice-chair of the constitutional drafting body.
Presidential succession
Became the first woman to lead the country.
Beyond work
Zanzibar roots
Her early public-service work included development administration and World Food Programme projects.
Sources & photo credit
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