Tanzanian activist blocked from Instagram after mobilising election protests

BBC NewsThursday, December 4, 2025 at 4:23:49 PM
Tanzanian activist blocked from Instagram after mobilising election protests
  • Tanzanian activist Mange Kimambi has had his Instagram accounts removed by Meta for allegedly violating the platform's policies after he mobilized protests related to the elections.
  • This action raises concerns about freedom of expression and the role of social media companies in political discourse, particularly in regions where activists face significant challenges in voicing dissent.
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