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Call for Repeal of Media Services Act to Protect Press Freedom

Latest Tanzania politics news · Call for Repeal of Media Services Act to Protect Press… explained · updated Aug 19, 2026 · politics news · government · policy

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  • ACT Wazalendo has called for the repeal of the Media Services Act of 2016.
  • The party argues that the Act grants excessive powers to the Director of Information over media outlets.
  • They believe that certain provisions of the Act suppress press freedom.
  • The call for repeal aims to enhance the protection of media freedom in Tanzania.

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ACT Wazalendo imeeleza kuwa sheria ya Huduma za Vyombo vya Habari ya mwaka 2016 na sheria nyingine zinazompa mamlaka makubwa Mkurugenzi wa Habari juu ya vyombo vya habari zinapaswa kufutwa, na kuondoa vifungu vinavyokandamiza uhuru wa habari.

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