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Tanzanian newspaper suspended for six months over report on government divisions

Tanzanian newspaper suspended for six months over report on government divisions

By GhanaSummary NewsroomPan-Africa

International observers have warned of narrowing civil and political rights in Tanzania under President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

The country’s information ministry said the paper breached media regulations when it reported that Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi was unwilling to step down, despite pressure from the ruling party.

Tanzania ranks 117th out of 180 countries in press freedom, according to media watchdog Reporters Without

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