Freedom of expression more generally is also at heightened risk as governments move to silence critical voices. In Tanzania, the government has displayed hostility towards the media since President John Magufuli came to power in 2015. Magufuli has since come under criticism for his assaults on media freedom and the right to expression. In November 2016, he approved the Media Service Act 2016, which among other travesties, requires media houses to “broadcast or publish news or issues of national importance as government may direct”. Press freedom is on a downward spiral in East Africa.

Source: Standard Digital May 02, 2017 16:30 UTC