Tanzania, May 5 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday joined Tanzanians in mourning the death of Director of Communications at Zanzibar's State House and Chief Government Spokesperson for the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, Charles Hillary (66).

In a message posted on her official X (formerly Twitter) account, President Samia expressed deep sorrow at the loss of the veteran journalist and government official.

"I extend my heartfelt condolences to the President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, His Excellency Dr Hussein Mwinyi, the family, friends and all media stakeholders in the country," she wrote.

"May the Almighty grant his family strength and patience during this difficult time and may He rest our b...