Tanzania First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Hassan buried

Tanzania’s First Gentleman, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, has been buried following his death at the age of 80.

Hassan died at a hospital while receiving treatment after a heart attack. He was buried at his home in Kizimkazi, South Unguja Region, Zanzibar, on Monday, the same day he died, in line with Islamic burial traditions, which generally require the deceased to be buried as soon as possible after death.

His death marks a personal loss for President Samia Suluhu Hassan, one of his two widows. He also left behind four children and 15 grandchildren.

The burial was conducted shortly after his death, with family and close associates gathering to pay their final respects.

RIP: Hafidh Hassan

Hassan had been married to President Samia, Tanzania’s first female president, and his death has drawn attention to the private life of a family that has largely remained in the public spotlight because of the President’s position.

The death of the First Gentleman comes as President Samia continues to serve as head of state, having become Tanzania’s first woman president after assuming office in March 2021 following the death of President John Magufuli.

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