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Tanzania internet providers block X access amid political unrest


Major Tanzanian Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have restricted access to the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) amidst escalating political tensions according to internet monitorin...

This nationwide block has raised significant concerns about the potential for a full-scale internet shutdown, a move that could severely curtail communication and the spread of information within the country. In a social media post, Tsehai shared images of the detainees, including Jacob Mlay, Dioniz and Deusdedith Soka, urging the public to rally support. This incident in Tanzania echoes a broader pattern of internet restrictions across Africa, where governments increasingly use shutdowns as a tool to control information flow during periods of political unrest.

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