Tanzanian Activist Accuses Government of Social Media Silencing

Tanzanian activist Mange Kimambi accuses the government of removing her social media accounts, alleging its a form of censorship. She had nearly three million followers on Instagram and was a vocal critic of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Meta, Instagrams parent company, confirmed her accounts were removed for violating their recidivism policy. The Tanzanian government denies involvement, while Kimambi seeks help from the U.S. government to reinstate her pages. She maintains she encouraged peaceful protests and her activism began in 2016. The U.S. State Department has expressed concerns over democratic backsliding and human rights in Tanzania. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.