Samia Suluhu Hassan

Following John Magufuli's death, Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in as president, becoming Tanzania's first female head of state. She assumed office amid constitutional continuity and pledged to unite the country.

President Hassan reversed Magufuli's COVID-19 denial approach, forming a committee to review the pandemic response. She encouraged mask-wearing and vaccination, and Tanzania received its first COVAX vaccine shipments.

Hassan allowed the reopening of opposition-aligned newspapers and TV stations that had been banned under Magufuli. This move signaled a shift toward greater press freedom and political openness.

Hassan mediated negotiations between Niger's junta and ECOWAS after the 2023 coup. She facilitated dialogue aimed at restoring civilian rule, enhancing her regional diplomatic profile.