US-Based Tanzanian Activist Mange Kimambi Protests Instagram Deactivation
Kimambi, who has lived in the US since 2012, has been a vocal critic of President Samia Suluhu Hassanâs administration and has used social media to mobilize Tanzanians ahead of the December 9 protests. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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US-based Tanzanian activist Mange Kimambi is protesting the deactivation of her Instagram and WhatsApp accounts by Meta, alleging the Tanzanian government influenced the move. Kimambi, a vocal critic of President Samia Suluhu Hassan's administration, claims these actions silence reporting on alleged human rights abuses ahead of the December 9 protests and the 2025 general election.
- Kimambi's news platform on Instagram had nearly three million followers before deactivation.
- Meta cited a violation of its recidivism policy for the account removals.
- The Tanzanian government spokesman, Gerson Msigwa, challenged Kimambi to provide proof of her claims.
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