1. The State of Digital Rights and Inclusion in Tanzania Ahead of the 2025 Elections
As Tanzania approaches its 2025 general elections, the digital landscape remains both a space of opportunity and a frontier of struggle. Digital platforms have become essential for civic participation, information sharing, and advocacy yet they are also increasingly vulnerable to threats such as disinformation, online gender-based violence, surveillance, and internet disruptions.
While internet access has expanded across the country, significant digital divides persist, especially among women, rural communities, and marginalized groups. Many citizens remain excluded from fully engaging in the digital economy due to limited digital literacy, affordability barriers, and unequal access to devices and connectivity.
For women in particular, online spaces have not always been safe or inclusive. Female journalists, activists, and politicians continue to face harassment, gendered disinformation, and targeted attacks designed to silence their voices in public debates. These patterns often intensify during election periods, when political tensions and misinformation campaigns peak.
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