The Latest Breaking News from Ali Hassan Mwinyi

Edwin Mtei, Tanzania’s first central bank governor, left lessons on leadership

Edwin Mtei, who passed away on 20 January 2026, was the first governor of Tanzania’s Central Bank after independence from Britain.

The Conversation · Jan 24

Tanzania’s descent into repression is a stark warning of how fast Africa’s progress can be eroded

When she became president, Samia Suluhu Hassan offered hope. But the country’s sudden democratic decay is more than just a national tragedy

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025

Former Tanzanian President Ali Hassan Mwinyi Dies Aged 98

Former Tanzanian president Ali Hassan Mwinyi, who introduced multi-party democracy to the East African nation, died on Thursday aged 98, the presidency said.

International Business Times · Feb 29, 2024