CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Samia Suluhu Hassan (born 27 January 1960) is a Tanzanian politician who has been serving since 19 March 2021 as the sixth and first female president of Tanzania .

Detailed explanation-2: -The first woman elected president of a country was Vigdís Finnbogadóttir of Iceland, who won the 1980 presidential election as well as three subsequent elections, to become the longest-serving non-hereditary female head of state in history (16 years and 0 days in office).

Detailed explanation-3: -Incumbent Samia Suluhu Hassan, sworn in on 19 March 2021, is the first female president of the United Republic of Tanzania. She succeeded John Magufuli following his death on 17 March 2021.

Detailed explanation-4: -First Gentleman of Tanzania or First Lady of Tanzania is the unofficial title held by the husband or wife of the president of Tanzania. Until 19 March 2021, the office was held by women and thus referred to as First Lady. The country’s present first gentleman is Hafidh Ameir.