When was Samia Suluhu Hassan born?

Samia Suluhu Hassan was born on 27 January 1960 in Makunduchi.

What positions has Samia Suluhu Hassan held?

Positions held by Samia Suluhu Hassan include: President of Tanzania (since 19 March 2021); Vice President of Tanzania (2015–2021); Member of the National Assembly of Tanzania (2010–2015); dictator; minister.

Where did Samia Suluhu Hassan study?

Samia Suluhu Hassan was educated at University of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University, Mzumbe University, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Samia Suluhu Hassan

President of Tanzania since 2021

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Samia Suluhu Hassan is a Tanzanian politician and the sixth president of Tanzania, serving since 19 March 2021. She is the first woman to serve in the position and previously served as vice-president of Tanzania from 2015 to 2021, from which she ascended to the presidency following the death of her predecessor, John Magufuli.

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Born: 27 January 1960 wd
Place of birth: Makunduchi wd
Citizenship: Tanzania wd
Occupation: politician, economist wd
Political party: Party of the Revolution wd
Education: University of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University, Mzumbe University, The Open University of Tanzania, Lumumba Secondary School wd
Spouse: Hafidh Ameir Hassan wd

Positions held wd

President of Tanzania (since 19 March 2021)
Vice President of Tanzania (5 November 2015 – 19 March 2021)
Member of the National Assembly of Tanzania (2010–2015)
dictator
minister

Awards wd

Time 100 (2022)
CARE International (2022)
Order of Merit of Samoa (2025)
Doctor of Letters (2022)
honorary degree (2024)

Questions

When was Samia Suluhu Hassan born?: Samia Suluhu Hassan was born on 27 January 1960 in Makunduchi.
What positions has Samia Suluhu Hassan held?: Positions held by Samia Suluhu Hassan include: President of Tanzania (since 19 March 2021); Vice President of Tanzania (2015–2021); Member of the National Assembly of Tanzania (2010–2015); dictator; minister.
Where did Samia Suluhu Hassan study?: Samia Suluhu Hassan was educated at University of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University, Mzumbe University, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Last updated 1 November 2026 · facts checked 8 November 2026

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