The First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Hassan has been buried at his home in Kizimkazi, South Unguja Region, Zanzibar, on the same day he died following Islamic traditions; he left President Samia, one of his two widows, four children, 15 grandchildren

A comprehensive voluntary repatriation program has been finalized to bring back Tanzanian citizens living in South Africa, following growing impatience towards African immigrants; in co-operation with local authorities, returnees will undergo verification

All regional and zonal referral hospitals in Tanzania have been ordered to establish dedicated cancer diagnosis and treatment units as part of efforts to reduce cancer-related deaths and bring specialised services closer to communities

All public meetings by political parties have been momentarily suspended; the move is announced as a mean to address threats of public disorder and illegal demonstrations allegedly being coordinated by some individuals through social media platforms