U.S. Places Tanzania Ties Under Review Amid Accusations of Meta Enabling Repression - December 2025

The United States has initiated a comprehensive review of its relationship with Tanzania, citing serious concerns over the Tanzanian government’s recent actions regarding governance, human rights, and security. The U.S. Department of State announced the review on Thursday, December 4. This follows accusations that Meta is enabling state repression. US Senator Jim Risch criticized Meta for restricting social media access for Tanzanian activists at the request of the Tanzanian government. Activist Maria Sarungi accused Meta of complicity after the company restricted access to her Instagram account in Tanzania just days before planned anti-government protests, claiming the move suppresses dissent under President Samia Suluhu.