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Mwanahalisi Suspended Over VP Article | Tanzania News
Tanzania’s Kiswahili investigative weekly Mwanahalisi has been slapped with a six-month publishing ban after an article alleging pressure on Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi to resign. The government, citing violations of accuracy and balance under the Media Services Act, also highlighted a photo caption error as evidence of editorial negligence. While the paper can appeal within 30 days, press freedom advocates warn this move reflects a broader crackdown on independent media amid tightening regulations and executive influence. This isn’t the first time Mwanahalisi has faced sanctions — a 2017…
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