Search in Africa, national level, outcome unknown
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
4 incidents match this view.
Country: Egypt, RSF 2026 rank: 169th of 180 Tanzania, RSF 2026 rank: 117th of 180 Zimbabwe, RSF 2026 rank: 124th of 180
Continent: Africa
Tactic: Licensing and closure of outlets (2) Access bans (1) Shutdowns and blocking (1) Official labels (1) Funding and ownership pressure (1)
Stage: Pressure (3) Silence (1)
Outcome: Unknown (4)
Level: National (4)
Head of government: Abdel Fattah el-Sisi John Magufuli Robert Mugabe Samia Suluhu Hassan
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 29, 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 |
| March 22, 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 (May 7, 2019) |
| March 16, 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 (April 12, 2018) |
| March 15, 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 |