Samia Suluhu Hassan: A Historic Presidential Victory in Tanzania

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in for her first elected term after a landslide victory. The election, which excluded major opponents, sparked deadly protests, but Hassan secured 97.66% of the vote. She originally rose to power after the death of her predecessor in 2021.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Dodoma | Updated: 03-11-2025 14:47 IST | Created: 03-11-2025 14:47 IST
Samia Suluhu Hassan: A Historic Presidential Victory in Tanzania
Samia Suluhu Hassan
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In a sweeping victory, Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan was officially sworn into office for her first elected term. The election was marked by the exclusion of key opponents, which contributed to deadly protests across the nation.

According to the electoral commission, Hassan won the recent election with an overwhelming 97.66% of the vote. This victory solidifies her leadership, which began in 2021 following the unfortunate demise of her predecessor.

The election has been a focal point in Tanzanian politics, with heightened tensions and significant public unrest. Hassan's leadership now faces the challenge of uniting a divided nation while maintaining political stability.

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