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Incidents in Africa, outcome unknown
Each incident is a dated action by a government, an official, a regulator, a court or a legislature that limited journalists' ability to gather or publish news.
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
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CountryEgypt, RSF 2026 rank: 169th of 180Tanzania, RSF 2026 rank: 117th of 180Zimbabwe, RSF 2026 rank: 124th of 180
ContinentAfrica
TacticLicensing and closure of outlets 2Access bans 1Shutdowns and blocking 1Official labels 1Funding and ownership pressure 1
OutcomeUnknown 4
LevelNational 4
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2025 | Tanzania shuts down internet access on election day amid unrest | Tanzania (RSF 2026 rank: 117th of 180) | Shutdowns and blocking | Samia Suluhu Hassan | Unknown |
| 22 March 2019 | Egypt: media law used to fine and block news site al-Mashhad | Egypt (RSF 2026 rank: 169th of 180) | Official labels | Abdel Fattah el-Sisi | Unknown (7 May 2019) |
| 16 March 2018 | Tanzania requires bloggers and online publishers to register and pay an annual government fee | Tanzania (RSF 2026 rank: 117th of 180) | Licensing and closure of outlets | John Magufuli | Unknown (12 April 2018) |
| 15 March 2002 | Zimbabwe enacts a law requiring all journalists and media houses to hold government licenses | Zimbabwe (RSF 2026 rank: 124th of 180) | Licensing and closure of outlets | Robert Mugabe | Unknown |
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