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

Born and raised in Tanzania's Zanzibar region, 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 public administration, followed by a career in politics that spanned decades. She held various positions within the Tanzanian government, including serv