Regulatory Pressure on Print Outlets in Tanzania

TLDR

• The Tanzanian government has suspended the license of Mwanahalisi newspaper for six months starting August 19.
• The suspension was due to an article alleging that Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi was under pressure to resign, which was deemed to breach the Media Services Act.
• The Information Services Department, MAELEZO, stated that the article lacked accuracy and balance, relying on unnamed sources.
• Mwanahalisi had previously received verbal and written warnings for earlier editions before this suspension.
• The publisher has the right to appeal the decision within 30 days to the minister responsible for information.