Tag: Samia Suluhu Hassan


  • Ministry of Trade Creates 540+ Jobs in Samia’s First 100 Days of Second Term

    Ministry of Trade Creates 540+ Jobs in Samia’s First 100 Days of Second Term

    Introduction: A Quick Pivot in Tanzania’s Economic Narrative In a rapid stride toward strengthening the country’s trade and industrial base, Tanzania’s Ministry of Trade and Industries reports the creation of more than 540 direct jobs within the first 100 days of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s second term. This early achievement is framed as a tangible…

  • Ministry of Trade Creates 540+ Jobs in Samia’s First 100 Days (Second Term)

    Ministry of Trade Creates 540+ Jobs in Samia’s First 100 Days (Second Term)

    Significant Job Growth in a Short Window In a landmark achievement within the first 100 days of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s second term, the Ministry of Trade and Industries reports the creation of more than 540 direct jobs. This surge in employment is framed by the government as a tangible manifestation of its vision to…

  • Trade Ministry Creates 540+ Jobs in Samia’s First 100 Days of Second Term

    Trade Ministry Creates 540+ Jobs in Samia’s First 100 Days of Second Term

    Introduction: A Strong Start for Tanzania’s Trade Agenda In the opening months of her second term, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has steered a focused economic agenda through the Ministry of Trade and Industries. Within just under 100 days, the ministry reports the creation of more than 540 direct jobs, highlighting a tangible impact of policy…

  • Tanzania Shaken as Journalist Killed Covering Post-Election Protests

    Tanzania Shaken as Journalist Killed Covering Post-Election Protests

    Background: Post-Election Unrest in Tanzania Following Tanzania’s October 2025 general election, which saw incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan re-elected with a commanding margin, the country witnessed large-scale demonstrations across multiple cities. Official results showed Hassan securing 97.66% of the vote, a narrow margin in the context of a tightly watched political climate. Within days, peaceful…

  • Tanzania: Journalist Killed Covering Post-Election Protests

    Tanzania: Journalist Killed Covering Post-Election Protests

    Shocking loss of life amid Tanzania’s post-election protests The turbulence following Tanzania’s October 2025 general election has claimed another devastating victim. A journalist was killed while reporting on the post-election protests that erupted across major cities after incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan was re-elected with a sweeping 97.66% of the vote. The incident underscores the…

  • Tanzania Mourns as Journalist Is Killed While Covering Post-Election Protests

    Tanzania Mourns as Journalist Is Killed While Covering Post-Election Protests

    Overview In the wake of Tanzania’s October 2025 general elections, which saw incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan re-elected with an overwhelming margin of 97.66%, the country has faced a wave of demonstrations that have turned increasingly volatile. On 29 October, protesters took to the streets in multiple cities, and a tragic development has intensified ongoing…

  • ICGLR Hails Samia Suluhu Hassan’s Tanzania Victory: Regional Leaders Welcome a New Era

    ICGLR Hails Samia Suluhu Hassan’s Tanzania Victory: Regional Leaders Welcome a New Era

    ICGLR Congratulates Tanzania’s President-Elect The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) has publicly congratulated Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan on her victory in Tanzania’s presidential race. The endorsement comes as part of a broader signal of continued regional engagement and a commitment to stable leadership in East Africa. The ICGLR’s congratulations emphasize not only…

  • Hotshot of the Week: Samia Suluhu Hassan — Commanding Circumstance and Her Moment in Tanzania

    Hotshot of the Week: Samia Suluhu Hassan — Commanding Circumstance and Her Moment in Tanzania

    Her Arrival: A Presidency Born of Circumstance When Samia Suluhu Hassan took the helm of the United Republic of Tanzania in March 2021, she stepped into a role defined by sudden change and grave responsibility. The death of her predecessor, John Pombe Magufuli, thrust the nation into a moment of uncertainty. Yet Suluhu Hassan did…

  • Hotshot of the Week: Samia Suluhu Hassan—Steady Leadership in Turbulent Times

    Hotshot of the Week: Samia Suluhu Hassan—Steady Leadership in Turbulent Times

    Introduction: A Historic Presidency in Challenging Times When Samia Suluhu Hassan stepped into the presidency of the United Republic of Tanzania in March 2021, the nation wrestled with a period of sorrow and uncertainty. The sudden passing of her predecessor, John Pombe Magufuli, thrust Suluhu into a role she had long prepared for, yet never…

  • Hotshot of the Week: Samia Suluhu Hassan’s Moment of Command

    Hotshot of the Week: Samia Suluhu Hassan’s Moment of Command

    Samia Suluhu Hassan: A moment that defined a presidency When Samia Suluhu Hassan became president of the United Republic of Tanzania in March 2021, the country faced a moment of national introspection. The unexpected succession followed the death of her predecessor, John Magufuli, thrusting Hassan into a role that would require steady hands, measured reform,…