When President Samia Hassan assumed office following unexpected death of President Magufuli it was unclear how far she would continue with his policies and follow his style of leadership and how far she would develop a new distinctive approach to government. This book examines the first year of the Hassan presidency. It details the various ways in which the new administration continued many of the strategies initiated by the previous regime but made significant modifications to their implementation. It also shows how the administration has been responsive to public concerns in such matters as the charges for mobile phones, reconciliation with the opposition parties and moves to review the country’s constitution. It evaluates emerging policies in both domestic and international affairs noting not just the style but the substance of new approaches. This timely and important book is not just a record and assessment of what has occurred but is written to stimulate thought about and to help development policies for the future of the country both during and beyond the administration of President Samia Hassan. Although comprehensive in scope and authoritative in content, the chapters have been written in a non-technical style which will make it accessible to a very wide range of readers.