Internet watchdog reports ‘nationwide disruption’ during Tanzania poll

Widespread internet blackouts were reported on Wednesday in Tanzania, online watchdog Netblocks said, as the east African nation went to the polls in elections where the main challengers have either been jailed or barred from standing.

“Live network data show a nationwide disruption to internet connectivity in #Tanzania on election day, corroborating reports of a digital blackout,” the group said in a statement on X.