# Samia Suluhu Hassan

_President of Tanzania since 2021_

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

> 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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 27 January 1960 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16193885#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Makunduchi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16193885#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Tanzania ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16193885#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; economist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16193885#P106))
- **Political party:** Party of the Revolution ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16193885#P102))
- **Education:** University of Manchester; Southern New Hampshire University; Mzumbe University; The Open University of Tanzania; Lumumba Secondary School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16193885#P69))
- **Spouse:** Hafidh Ameir Hassan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16193885#P26))
- **Positions held:** 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 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16193885#P39))
- **Awards:** Time 100; CARE International; Order of Merit of Samoa; Doctor of Letters; honorary degree ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16193885#P166))

## 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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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Samia Suluhu Hassan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samia_Suluhu_Hassan) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q16193885](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16193885) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Samia Suluhu at the XXIX St Petersburg International Economic Forum - 2026 (cropped).jpg by Kremlin.ru (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Samia_Suluhu_at_the_XXIX_St_Petersburg_International_Economic_Forum_-_2026_(cropped).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Samia Suluhu Hassan". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/samia-suluhu-hassan. Retrieved 9 November 2026.