Tanzanian Government Blocks X Over Pornographic Content

The Tanzanian government has taken down the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) citing widespread pornography distribution as the reason. This action follows an earlier ban on X in Tanzania, which took effect two weeks ago. Information Minister Jerry Silaa explained that the platform’s content violated ethical guidelines and breached Tanzanian laws, culture, and customs. He stated this aligns with a broader effort to ensure all online platforms operating in the country comply with the nation’s legal framework.