SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN: A PROFILE OF TANZANIA'S FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT

Samia Suluhu Hassan ascended to the office of President of Tanzania in March 2021, making her the nation's first female head of state. Her elevation to the presidency came following the sudden death of former President John Magufuli. Prior to her historic designation, Hassan served as Vice Chairperson 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 management, followed by a career in government that spanned decades. She held various responsibilities within the Tanzanian government, including Lands,