The action follows a cyberattack that disseminated false reports about President Samia Suluhu Hassan's demise.
NetBlocks, an internet watchdog, reported that X has become unreachable on major internet providers in Tanzania.
This disruption comes after a compromised police account on X posted false claims that the president had died, which enraged the country's leadership.
“Live metrics show X (formerly Twitter) has become unreachable on major internet providers in #Tanzania; the incident comes as a compromised police account posts claims the president has died, angering the country's leadership.”
This latest shutdown intensifies concerns regarding Tanzania's escalating government censorship and tightening restrictions on online expression.
The Tanzania Police Force has since disassociated itself from the false information, stating that the posts were misleading and not issued by them.
They have launched an investigation to track down the perpetrators of the cyberattack. This incident is part of a wider cyberattack that also targeted other high-profile Tanzanian X accounts.
This marks the second such blockage in less than a year, underscoring a tightening grip on online platforms as President Suluhu instructs security agencies to increase control, citing national security threats.
Her statement, "Social media should not be turned into a tool for destabilisation," reflects the government's stance amidst these developments.
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