President Samia Suluhu’s Fourth Anniversary: Intelligence Review of Tanzania’s Domestic Policy, Regional Influence, and Global Diplomacy
Introduction
President Samia Suluhu Hassan marked her fourth anniversary in office in March 2025, having assumed leadership of Tanzania in March 2021 after the sudden death of President John Magufuli. As the first female president of Tanzania, Samia brought a notably different leadership style and agenda from her predecessor. Over the past four years, she has overseen significant shifts in domestic governance, economic policy, security strategy, and foreign relations.
This intelligence analysis reviews Samia Suluhu’s achievements, challenges, and policy directions in these domains and evaluates her leadership style and significant reforms. It also provides a forward-looking outlook on Tanzania's future under President Samia Suluhu, considering political stability, economic growth, security concerns, and foreign policy trends.