Samia Suluhu

Samia Suluhu

politician Tanzania

Samia Suluhu Hassan is the first female President of Tanzania, having assumed office in March 2021 following the death of her predecessor, John Magufuli. A seasoned politician, she previously served as the Vice President of Tanzania and has been a prominent figure in Tanzanian politics for years. Known for her pragmatic approach to governance, Suluhu has focused on promoting economic development and addressing public health issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic. She has also been involved in diplomatic efforts within the East African region, notably participating in discussions aimed at resolving conflicts, such as the ongoing crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Born on Jan 27, 1960 (65 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
41,267
Power
81$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 1 7.00 0.08% +0% 53,771,296 41,267 $106,000 81$
Totals 1 53,771,296 41,267 $106,000 81$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: President Samia Suluhu’s recent decision to bar foreigners from operating small and medium-sized businesses in Tanzania is one such moment. 3

The Standard: How Kenya should respond to Suluhu's ban on foreign traders

Kenya Kenya: President Samia Suluhu has been involved in discussions regarding the diplomatic standoff with Kenya. 6

The Standard: Tanzania risks diplomatic backlash over trader ban, expert warns

Kenya Kenya: President Samia Suluhu’s government directed licensing authorities against renewing licenses for certain businesses. 4

The Standard: Nairobi protests Tanzania's new rules on traders

Tanzania Tanzania: President Samia Suluhu called on the police to explore the best technologies necessary to combat cybercrime. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Tanzania can ride the fourth industrial revolution to prosperity

Kenya Kenya: Samia Suluhu's regime is criticized for the arrest of a female journalist and critic. 4

The Standard: Increasingly, Ruto's Kenya is looking like Idi Amin's Uganda

Kenya Kenya: Samia Suluhu is the President of Tanzania whose regime has been criticized for arresting dissenting journalists. 4

The Standard: Why William Ruto's Kenya is increasingly looking like Idi Amin's Uganda