Tanzania's government has temporarily banned two FM radio stations for
allegedly insulting President John Magufuli and inciting violence in the
country. Magic FM, based in Dar Es Salaam, and Radio Five, which
broadcasts from Arusha, are to be investigated by the information
ministry.
It comes a few weeks after the government banned the newspaper Mseto for
publishing “false information” as tension rises ahead of countrywide
rallies planned by the opposition for Thursday.
President Magufuli banned all rallies after he won power last year, but the opposition Chadema party says it plans to go ahead. It wants to protest against new cybercrime laws it says infringes the
freedom of expression, the sacking of public officials without due
process and the ban on political activities.
No comments:
Post a comment
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in comments are those of the comment writers only and does not exhibit the views of Bjay Ademola.