Tanzania

New administration takes limited steps to lift sanctions on Tanzanian media, leaving many outlets to continue adhering to oppressive laws and government restrictions.

How are draconian restrictions on independent media and freedom of expression compromising the democratic process ahead of the Tanzanian election?

Media pluralism is necessary for democracy to function effectively. But clampdowns and suspensions, repressive laws and the expulsion of foreign media have placed pluralism under threat globally.

Independent public media and public interest journalism underpin informed democracy. Yet many outlets are facing greater threats than ever before.

There are serious concerns that new press regulations pose a signification threat to media pluralism and freedom of expression in Tanzania.

As the coronavirus pandemic takes its toll, governments around the world are taking steps to curtail media freedom, just as the public need it most. Here we take a look at Central and Eastern Europe, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Rampant self-censorship, the shutdown of media outlets and repressive media laws continue to intensify in Tanzania.

Legislation to fight ‘fake news’ and cyber-crimes across Sub-Saharan Africa endangers press freedom