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Blocked in Tanzania

The tracker lists 1 complete ban in Tanzania.

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X

Access to X has been blocked since 20 May 2025, days after the police force's account was hacked to post pornographic material and false claims about the president's death. Information Minister Jerry Silaa confirmed the government ordered the block, citing prohibited content. OONI data shows ISP-level IP blocking on major networks — though not all — and a constitutional challenge filed in January 2026 is pending before the High Court.