African Union Congratulates Tanzania's First Elected Female President

African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has extended congratulations to Samia Suluhu Hassan on her election as the president of Tanzania. The election, marred by violent protests, resulted in Hassan securing a landslide victory with 97.66 percent of the vote. The chairperson expressed regret over the loss of human life during the post-electoral protests and extended condolences to the families of the victims, urging the authorities to uphold fundamental rights and freedoms. He reaffirmed the African Union's support for the people and government of Tanzania in their efforts to preserve peace, national cohesion, and democracy.

Key Takeaways:

African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf congratulated Samia Suluhu Hassan on her election as the president of Tanzania.
Hassan secured 97.66 percent of the vote, marking a landslide victory in the presidential election.
The election was marred by violent protests, resulting in the loss of human life, and chairperson Youssouf expressed deep regret and condolences to the families of the victims.
Chairperson Youssouf underscored the importance of upholding fundamental rights and freedoms, including the right to peaceful assembly and expression.
African Union has reaffirmed its readiness to support the people and government of Tanzania in their efforts to preserve peace, national cohesion, and democracy.
Samia Suluhu Hassan becomes Tanzania's first elected female president and a historic milestone for the country.

Statistics:

97.66 percent: Percentage of votes secured by Samia Suluhu Hassan in the presidential election.
2: Number of days preceding the election when violent protests occurred.
1: The number of elected female president in Tanzania's history, with Samia Suluhu Hassan making history.

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Xinhua via COMTEX, November 2, 2025