Samia Suluhu Hassan
TanzaniapoliticianFemaleb. 19607.8Global Dominance: 0.01%Samia Suluhu Hassan is the President of Tanzania, having taken office in March 2021 following the death of her predecessor, John Magufuli. She is the first woman to hold the presidency in Tanzania and has previously served as Vice President and Minister of State in the Vice President's Office. Recently, she co-hosted a summit in Dar es Salaam addressing the escalating situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and calling for immediate peace negotiations.
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President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed that exploration coverage be expanded in the mining sector.
Mining sector surpasses revenue target landmarkTanzania· 2026-06-25
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed health researchers to investigate the growing number of children suffering from cancer and heart diseases.
Samia orders investigation into rising childhood cancer casesTanzania· 2026-06-25
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan appointed Ms Zena Ahmed Said as Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
Mwinyi Swears in Mansura Mossi Kassim as Zanzibar Chief SecretaryTanzania· 2026-06-24
President Samia Suluhu Hassan will host the Assembly, reinforcing Tanzania’s growing profile in multilateral diplomacy.
IPU set for historic leadership change as Tanzania prepares to host 153rd Assembly in ArushaTanzania· 2026-06-24
The meeting between President Samia Suluhu Hassan and President Nandi-Ndaitwah projected a strong image of female leadership at the highest level.
Why Namibian leader’s Tanzania visit matters beyond diplomacyTanzania· 2026-06-24
President Samia Suluhu Hassan's directives on fiscal discipline were referenced by Mr Omar.
Government defends Sh62.3 trillion spending, as parliament passes the budgetTanzania· 2026-06-24
The initiative forms part of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s broader agenda to open up the country and ensure that development reaches all areas.
Tanzania opens six strategic road projects worth trillions to private investmentTanzania· 2026-06-23
The Kilwa Fisheries Port is expected to be inaugurated between August and September by President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
How ministers responded to MPs’ budget concerns in the 2026/27 debateTanzania· 2026-06-23
Samia Suluhu Hassan is the President of Tanzania who appointed the commission to investigate election violence.
Legal battle over election violence commission begins todayTanzania· 2026-06-23
President Samia Suluhu Hassan stressed the importance of translating historical ties into economic benefits for citizens.
Brave Cape Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 World Cup drawTanzania· 2026-06-22
President Samia Suluhu Hassan stressed that the historical ties must now be translated into jobs, investments, trade and prosperity for ordinary citizens.
Germany defender Schlotterbeck out of World Cup with ankle injuryTanzania· 2026-06-22
President Samia Suluhu Hassan stressed that political freedom alone is no longer enough during her talks with President Nandi-Ndaitwah.
Iran leave note of thanks in LA locker room after draw with BelgiumTanzania· 2026-06-22
President Samia Suluhu Hassan stressed the importance of translating historical ties into economic benefits for ordinary citizens.
Messi scores twice as Argentina beat Austria, sets World Cup scoring recordTanzania· 2026-06-22
President Samia Suluhu Hassan stressed the importance of translating historical ties into economic benefits for ordinary citizens.
Doctors highlight when weight becomes a health riskTanzania· 2026-06-22
President Hassan emphasized the need for economic benefits from the historical ties between Tanzania and Namibia.
Qatar brings LNG tankers into Hormuz despite shipping slowdownTanzania· 2026-06-22President Samia Suluhu Hassan emphasized the need for economic benefits from historical ties during her talks with President Nandi-Ndaitwah.
Oil falls after US-Iran talks conclude in SwitzerlandTanzania· 2026-06-22President Samia Suluhu Hassan stressed the importance of translating historical ties into economic benefits for citizens.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expected to resignTanzania· 2026-06-22
President Samia Suluhu Hassan stressed the importance of translating historical ties into economic benefits for ordinary citizens.
Starmer resignation paves way for Britain's seventh leader in 10 yearsTanzania· 2026-06-22
President Samia Suluhu Hassan stressed the importance of translating historical ties into economic benefits for ordinary citizens.
Ethiopian prime minister's party gets another big parliamentary majorityTanzania· 2026-06-22
President Samia Suluhu Hassan's administration had continued introducing measures to attract and facilitate investment in the mining sector.
Tanzania pushes miners to turn projects from paper to jobsTanzania· 2026-06-22
President Samia Suluhu Hassan stressed the importance of translating historical ties into economic benefits for citizens.
The self-taught generation: Here’s how libraries can unlock youth employmentTanzania· 2026-06-22
President Samia Suluhu Hassan repeatedly stressed that the historical ties forged during the struggle against colonialism and apartheid must now be translated into jobs, investments, trade and prosperity for ordinary citizens.
Mwinyi appoints Mansura Mossi Kassim as Zanzibar Chief SecretaryTanzania· 2026-06-22
President Samia Suluhu Hassan highlighted the importance of translating historical ties into economic benefits for citizens.
ACT youth wing blames policy gaps for Zanzibar youth unemploymentTanzania· 2026-06-22
President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s recent landmark visit to the Russian Federation has opened a new chapter in bilateral relations.
Tanzania seeks deeper economic ties with Russia as bilateral relations gain momentumTanzania· 2026-06-22
President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to inaugurate a new radiotherapy services building at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre.
Samia to inaugurate Sh17 billion KCMC cancer centreTanzania· 2026-06-22
President Samia Suluhu Hassan is the leader of Tanzania.
Refugees, displaced persons generate $27 billion economy in East AfricaTanzania· 2026-06-22
Samia Suluhu Hassan is the President of Tanzania, emphasizing the need for economic cooperation with Namibia.
Three Tanzanians make Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 listTanzania· 2026-06-22
President Samia Suluhu Hassan highlighted the importance of creating economic benefits from the historical relationship between Tanzania and Namibia.
Tanzanian universities urged to boost research, partnerships to compete globallyTanzania· 2026-06-22
President Samia Suluhu Hassan repeatedly stressed that the historical ties forged during the struggle against colonialism must now be translated into jobs and prosperity.
Tanzania on alert amid expanding Ebola threatTanzania· 2026-06-22President Samia Suluhu Hassan stressed that political freedom alone is no longer enough.
Tanzania moves to protect family planning gains after UK-funded programme endsTanzania· 2026-06-22
