Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been confirmed as the winner of the country’s presidential election, securing a decisive mandate to continue her leadership for a further five years.

The National Electoral Commission announced that Hassan received more than 31.9 million votes, representing 97.66% of the total ballots cast. The result provides her with a strong platform as she moves into her next term, having first assumed office in 2021 following the death of her predecessor, John Pombe Magufuli.

The vote took place on Wednesday, 29 October, alongside parliamentary elections. The electoral process marked the first nationwide poll since Hassan rose to the presidency, making her the first woman to lead the East African nation and now one of the few female heads of state on the African continent.

Following certification of the results in Dodoma, Hassan emphasised her administration’s commitment to stability and development. “When it comes to the security of Tanzania, there is no debate – we must use all available security avenues to ensure the country remains safe,” she said during her address.

Hassan also called for unity as her second term begins, stating that the coming years will focus on strengthening national progress and maintaining continuity in government programmes introduced under her tenure. The administration has prioritised economic advancement, investment initiatives, and regional cooperation since she took office.

International institutions have acknowledged the outcome, with the African Union issuing a statement recognising the result. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulated H.E. President Samia Suluhu Hassan for her victory. 

The African Union press release said: “The African Union reaffirms its readiness to support the people and Government of Tanzania in their efforts to preserve peace, national cohesion, and democracy.”

The election result reinforces Hassan’s position as a leading figure in regional politics, with her government expected to press ahead on priorities including economic modernisation, institutional strengthening, and advancing Tanzania’s role in East African cooperation frameworks.

Her victory also highlights the growing representation of women in African leadership, aligning with wider continental efforts to increase female participation in political and executive positions.

As Hassan moves into her second term, attention will turn to policy continuity, investment conditions, and the broader direction of economic and political reforms, with her administration signalling a continued focus on stability, governance and long-term development planning.