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Is X (Twitter) banned in Tanzania?

Yes. X (Twitter) is blocked in Tanzania. The newest. Blocked in May 2025; the government cited pornography.

Blocked from 20 May 2025 (OONI), confirmed by the ICT minister on 4 Jun 2025; still blocked on TTCL 148/149, Airtel 89/89 and Vodacom 29/30 in OONI tests to 4 Nov 2026.

Source: TZ minister via The Citizen

• Tanzania is one of 5 countries where X (Twitter) is banned.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 8.
• In Africa: banned in 1 of 49 countries.

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