TANZANIA'S TRAILBLAZING LEADER: SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN

Samia Suluhu Hassan ascended to the office of President of Tanzania in March 2021, making her the nation's first lady head of state. Her appointment to the presidency came following the sudden death of former President John Magufuli. Prior to her historic designation, Hassan served as Vice Leader under Magufuli, gaining valuable experience here in

Born and raised in Zanzibar, Samia Suluhu Hassan rose through the ranks of Tanzanian politics to become the country's pioneering female president. Her rise began with a degree in management, followed by a career in government that spanned decades. She held various positions within the Tanzanian government, including Lands, Housing and Human Settle