Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Tanzania Blocks X Access After Government Accounts Hacked
Imagine a social media site called X that many people in Tanzania use to share thoughts.
Some hackers broke into important government accounts on X and posted fake messages and pictures.
Because of this, the government blocked access to X for many people.
Now, folks need a special tool to get back on, but that can lead to jail time.
Some people worry because they use X to share their opinions.
The government says it's safe and will find the hackers.
This is happening near an election, and some folks are already worried about the government controlling online discussions.
Tanzania blocked access to X after government accounts were hacked.
The police account posted pornographic images and falsely announced the president's death.
Airtel Tanzania's account was also targeted in the cyberattacks.
Access to X is restricted to those not using a VPN.
The government has been criticized for suppressing online dissent.
- Who
- Tanzanian authorities
- What
- Blocked access to X
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Tanzania
- Why
- Due to cyberattacks on government accounts
- Event
- Tanzania blocks access to X
- Cause
- Cyberattacks on government accounts
- Affected Accounts
- Police, Airtel Tanzania
- Action
- X inaccessible without VPN
- Context
- Ahead of October elections