Meta Bans Tanzania Activists Accounts, Government Allegedly Liable

The activists claim the bans came after pressure from the Tanzanian government...

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Two Tanzanian activists, Mange Kimambi and Maria Sarungi, claim that Meta restricted or banned their accounts on December 4, 2025, allegedly due to pressure from the Tanzanian government following a violent election. This comes after widespread protests and killings after President Samia Suluhu Hassan won with 98% of the vote.

Mange Kimambi's accounts, including her WhatsApp, were deactivated, while Maria Sarungi's account was restricted.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan justified the crackdowns on December 3, 2025, stating they were "necessary to prevent overthrowing of the government."
Over one thousand people were reportedly shot dead during three days of election protests, with bodies allegedly hidden in mass graves.

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