Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has accepted the resignation of Vice-President Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, who will step down on September 4, 2026, initiating a constitutional process to appoint a successor.

• Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, Vice-President of the United Republic of Tanzania, submitted his resignation.
• President Samia Suluhu Hassan officially accepted the resignation.
• Dr Nchimbi cited a prior commitment to President Samia to step aside if she desired change, leading to his early retirement from politics and public service.