Tanzania Lifts Ban on Papers

By Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Published: February 10, 2022 | 5:17 PM GMT

Tanzania has lifted a ban on four newspapers ‘Critical of Magufuli.

’ Not fewer than Four media licences were suspended when the late President John Magufuli was in power.

The four – Mwanahalisi, Mawio, Mseto and Tanzania Daima – had their licences suspended for various reasons, including publishing ‘false stories.

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They were regarded as being ‘critical’ of Mr.

Magufuli, who took office after winning elections in 2015 and again in 2020.

President Samia Suluhu, who took over after Mr.

Magufuli’s death in March last year, has “vowed to uphold media freedom – a marked departure from her predecessor.

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Analysts say this marks a new chapter in Tanzania’s media landscape.

Reacting to the news, the owner of Mwanahalisi and Mseto thanked President Samia and promised to operate within the ethics and media laws.

BBC /Shakirat Sadiq
Tanzania Lifts Ban on Papers

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About Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Tolulope Dolapo Thomas, BSc, is a Public Health Educator and Broadcast Journalist with extensive experience in radio and television. She specializes in Health Promotion, Sexual and Reproductive/Fertility Health, and Environmental Health. Certified in CPR and First Aid, Tolulope is passionate about empowering women through evidence-based public health education, fertility awareness, and community sensitization. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Public Health and is the founder of Everywoman Health by TD, a women-focused health platform dedicated to providing accurate, accessible, and trustworthy guidance for women at every stage of life.