TANZANIA BLOCKS X OVER PORNOGRAPHIC CONTENT
By Jonathan Phiri Tanzania has decided to block access to X (formerly Twitter), citing the platform’s allowance of pornographic content as a violation of national laws and cultural norms. The Tanzania Information Minister Jerry Silaa confirmed the move, stating that X’s updated content policies permit explicit sexual material, which contradicts Tanzanian legislation and values. This isn’t the first time X has faced restrictions in Tanzania, in May 2025, the government blocked the platform following cyberattacks on several official accounts, including the police and Airtel Tanzania. Hackers posted pornographic images and falsely announced the death of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Authorities labelled the incident a minor breach and assured citizens that cyberspace remains secure, while investigations to identify the perpetrators are ongoing. Access to X remains restricted within Tanzania, and users attempting to bypass the ban using VPNs without authorisation. This crac...