Samia Suluhu Hassan
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Samia Suluhu Hassan (born 27 January 1960) is a Tanzanian politician. She is currently the 6th and current President of Tanzania since 19 March 2021. Previously, she served as the Vice President in 2015–2021 and Minister of Tourism, Trade and Investment in 2005–2010.
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Quotes
[edit]- We are friends with almost every country on the planet. We are not enemies with anybody. We respect the views of those we do not agree with, even as we continue to defend ours as a responsibility passed down from our forefathers.
- Samia Suluhu Hassan (2021) cited in "Tanzania: President Samia Suluhu Vows to Fight Graft, Protect Liberties" on All Africa, 10 December 2021.
- "We're here everybody with masks on our faces - and when I see people with masks on faces it reminds me in our village, when we go and do the herding with the goats, we protect them [with a muzzle] from eating the crops on the way… so we cover them the same way we are doing today… we have to do it."
- Tanzanian Samia Suluhu Hassan's five quotes which charmed Kenya BBC NEWS (6 May 2021)
- "God has blessed these two countries to be neighbours. We have land and sea borders. And even our ecology is one. Even our animals are family and neighbours.
- Tanzanian Samia Suluhu Hassan's five quotes which charmed Kenya BBC NEWS (6 May 2021)
- "There are these animals wildebeests, that come to get pregnant in Kenya and deliver in Tanzania… Now, if the animals had citizenship, what nationality would they be?"
- Tanzanian Samia Suluhu Hassan's five quotes which charmed Kenya BBC NEWS (6 May 2021)
- "A woman is like a tea bag; you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water,”
- 100 days of Samia: Her moves usher in new era of bipartisan politics, growth The East African ( June 28, 2021)
- “We will continue the good work achieved during the previous administrations, change where necessary but with a view to promoting efficiency and productivity, guided by the national, regional and party manifestos,”
- 100 days of Samia: Her moves usher in new era of bipartisan politics, growth The East African ( June 28, 2021)
- “The level of vaccine inequity that we see is appalling. It is truly disheartening to see that most of the countries have inoculated less than 2 per cent of the populace and thus need to seek more vaccines for our people,”
- Africa’s critical minerals poised to power global green energy transition Africa Renewal (2025)
- “After the onset of the pandemic, we in Tanzania, and I believe in many other developing countries, were stuck in the twilight of protecting lives and livelihoods. Measures advocated by the WHO were geared towards protecting lives, however, an economy like Tanzania, consists of a bigger proportion people living on subsistence economy whom we need to keep afloat,”
- Africa’s critical minerals poised to power global green energy transition Africa Renewal (2025)
- “the burden of expectation to deliver gender equality is heavier on my shoulders.”
- The 100 Most Influential People of 2022 TIME (May 23, 2022)
- "This is a time to bury our differences, and be one as a nation,"
- Tanzania’s first female leader urges unity after death of COVID sceptic Magufuli REUTERS (March 19, 2021)
- "This is not a time for finger pointing, but it is a time to hold hands and move forward together.
- Tanzania’s first female leader urges unity after death of COVID sceptic Magufuli REUTERS (March 19, 2021)
- Our pride the Mount Kilimanjaro is drastically becoming bolt due to glacier melting and we experiencing unpredictable floods and droughts, we experience all this despite our resolve to dedicate 48 million hectares to forest conservation as global service carbon sequestration" [1]
- "We all know that if the world will not act accordingly the countries like ours with lower adaptive capacity have no options" [2]
- "Tanzania we have in place the National Climatic Response strategy and the national determine contribution and introducing green house gases emissions economy wide between 30-35 by 2030" [3]
- “We cannot be reading about COVID-19 in the world and when you reach sections about Tanzania, one find[s] gaps. I think we need to be clearer whether we accept or not,”
- Tanzania’s new president says it’s ‘not proper’ to ignore COVID ALJAZEERA (6 Apr 2021)
- “We should not give any room to say that we are suppressing media freedom,”
- Tanzania’s new president says it’s ‘not proper’ to ignore COVID ALJAZEERA (6 Apr 2021)
- “Our regulations should also be clear for every offence and their punishment. We should not use force to ban media platforms.”
- Tanzania’s new president says it’s ‘not proper’ to ignore COVID ALJAZEERA (6 Apr 2021)
- “The money will be used to promote policy changes and industry growth in the blue economy, finance for growth, gender equity, green energy, and smart cities, as well as the renovation of rural roads in the southern highlands region.”
- Tanzania Secures $195 Million Budget Support from European Union Marblock (Jul 17, 2023)
- “For a country to progress well, you must look at both the present and the future. … Water is becoming a crucial political issue globally, so we must start addressing this now and prepare for the future.”
- President Samia Urges Tanzania to Be Cautious Against Climate Change, Global Politics Threatening Water Accessibility The CHANZO initiative news (March 24, 2025)
- “If we begin to divide ourselves, nothing will be accomplished … I humbly urge you, my fellow Tanzanian citizens, let us preserve our nation’s reputation. Tanzania is peaceful let us go and remain in peace.”
- Samia calls on Tanzania to safeguard peace, political stability DAILY NEWS (June 20, 2025)
- “Women in leadership roles … work diligently and professionally to demonstrate to society that they are capable of holding such positions … This would help in breaking down the concept of a male-dominated society"
- Vie for higher leadership posts, Samia tells women IPP MEDIA ( Feb 22 2025)
- "Education and leadership roles should not make us forget our fundamental responsibility of raising and nurturing our children. Neglecting this duty can lead to various societal challenges.”
- Education, leadership should complement family roles, Tanzanian President tells women the CITIZEN (, February 22, 2025)
- "Over the past 30 years, Tanzania has made significant progress … governmental commitment to empowering women … maternal health outcomes improving … ”
- IPP MEDIA ( March 08 2025)
- “The government has already put in place the national climate change response strategy … with a target of reducing green gas emission economy wide between 30 to 35 per cent by the year 2030. … We are also determined to increase the use of renewable energies …”
- CUTTING CARBON EMMISONS: President Samia parades TZ resolves DAILY NEWS (November 9, 2022)
- “When I was Vice President, I decided to create women’s economic platforms in the regions to make it easier for them to solve their economic challenges and I promise to continue to nurture these platforms.”
- President Samia promises to support women in development The East African ( September 18, 2021)
- “We must protect the image of our country peace and stability let us promote political calm so our nation remains peaceful.”
- Samia calls on Tanzania to safeguard peace, political stability DAILY NEWS (June 20, 2025)
- "A favourable investment climate, strong policies, and a skilled workforce … are key reasons behind … investors … expanding their operations in the country.”
- President Samia showcases enhanced investment climate IPP MEDIA (March 04 2025)
- “Vision 2050, Youth Startup Policy, and Major Infrastructure Developments …”
- President Samia Announces Vision 2050 Launch, Youth Startup Policy, and Major Infrastructure Developments in Government Performance Speech Tanzania invest.com(JUNE 28, 2025)

