By Kwanta Douglas –
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu has lifted a ban on four newspapers that were shut down under the regime of her predecessor John Pombe Magufuli, as she embarks on implementing her promised reforms.
This week, the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology announced it had revoked the suspension of licences for Tanzania Daima, Mawio, Mwanahalisi and Mseto.
The publications were initially said to be troublemakers and unethical when the government revoked their licences.
However, Minister Nape Nauye told a meeting with editors in Dar es Salaam that the licences were restored as part of the country’s continued efforts to support civil liberties.
“The President’s order is law and must be enforced. Today, I will restore licences to the four (banned) newspapers,” he said.
