Tanzanian activist Mange Kimambi has written to US President Donald Trump after Meta suddenly removed her Instagram, which had over 8 million followers; her news page, @wananchiforum; and her WhatsApp news platform. Kimambi, who lives in the US, says her platforms were crucial for sharing reports of abuses, election violence, and corruption during Tanzania’s recent election, where President Samia Suluhu Hassan was declared the winner with over 98% of the vote. She says that fellow activist Maria Sarungi has also lost her Instagram account. She is urging Trump to call on Meta to reinstate the accounts and enhance protections for activists, as millions of Tanzanians rely on these channels amid media restrictions and state pressure.
Tanzanian activist Mange Kimambi has written to US President Donald Trump after Meta suddenly
