Tanzania
Government actions against journalists in Tanzania
Tanzania is in Eastern Africa, Africa. The record holds 2 incidents in which the government of Tanzania, or an official, court or legislature there, limited journalists' ability to report.
Tactics used
- Access bans: 1 incident
- Funding and ownership pressure: 1 incident
- Licensing and closure of outlets: 1 incident
- Shutdowns and blocking: 1 incident
Heads of government at the time
Incidents by year
2025
| Date | Incident | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2025 | Tanzania shuts down internet access on election day amid unrest | Shutdowns and blocking | Samia Suluhu Hassan | Unknown |
2018
| Date | Incident | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2018 | Tanzania requires bloggers and online publishers to register and pay an annual government fee | Licensing and closure of outlets | John Magufuli | Unknown (April 12, 2018) |