Critics, including the Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC), argue that this action signifies a troubling trend of digital oppression, reminiscent of previous restrictions around elections in 2020. They point out that while the government blocks access, it paradoxically continues to use the platform for official communications.
The government explained that X allowed explicit content which violates the nation’s online ethics, especially following the platform's last year announcement to permit consensual adult content. Other popular platforms, including Clubhouse and Telegram, are also facing accessibility issues without the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPN).
The crackdown follows a recent incident involving the hacking of the Tanzanian police account, which posted misleading and pornographic content, leading to government concerns. Meanwhile, human rights activists from Kenya and Uganda have reported various abuses while in Tanzanian custody, raising alarms among regional rights groups.
As Tanzania faces accusations of authoritarianism under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the government assures that the upcoming elections will be conducted freely and fairly, positioning the nation as a stable democracy amidst rising tensions and public scrutiny.
The government explained that X allowed explicit content which violates the nation’s online ethics, especially following the platform's last year announcement to permit consensual adult content. Other popular platforms, including Clubhouse and Telegram, are also facing accessibility issues without the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPN).
The crackdown follows a recent incident involving the hacking of the Tanzanian police account, which posted misleading and pornographic content, leading to government concerns. Meanwhile, human rights activists from Kenya and Uganda have reported various abuses while in Tanzanian custody, raising alarms among regional rights groups.
As Tanzania faces accusations of authoritarianism under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the government assures that the upcoming elections will be conducted freely and fairly, positioning the nation as a stable democracy amidst rising tensions and public scrutiny.