President of Zanzibar, Tanzania
Title: Rais wa Zanzibar na Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Mapinduzi
Hussein Ali Mwinyi
Career
- Member of the National Assembly of Tanzania (2015 to present)
- Minister of Defence of Tanzania (2008 to 2012)
- Minister of Defence of Tanzania (2014 to 2020)
- Minister of Health (2012 to 2014)
- President of Zanzibar (2020 to present)
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Predecessor: Ali Mohamed Shein (from Wikidata)
Frequently asked questions
Who is the President of Zanzibar of Tanzania?
Hussein Ali Mwinyi is the President of Zanzibar of Tanzania.
Who was the President of Zanzibar of Tanzania before Hussein Ali Mwinyi?
Ali Mohamed Shein held the office before Hussein Ali Mwinyi.
When was Hussein Ali Mwinyi born?
Hussein Ali Mwinyi was born in 1966-12-23, in Unguja, according to Wikidata.
Where did Hussein Ali Mwinyi study?
Hussein Ali Mwinyi studied at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, according to Wikidata.
Which party does Hussein Ali Mwinyi belong to?
Hussein Ali Mwinyi is listed as a member of Party of the Revolution on Wikidata.
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Sources: Ikulu (State House of Tanzania) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
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