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The 81st UN General Assembly is about to open next week in New York, with world leaders gathering later this month to discuss peace, development, dignity, equality and the future of our world. Yet Tanzania is once again attracting international attention for more painful reasons: human rights violations, repression, censorship and the silencing of dissent. They aren’t getting it. They keep digging the hole deeper-not only domestically, but in the eyes of the international community and the diplomatic world. The New York Times is reporting on the lawsuit brought by Tanzanian activist Mange Kimambi against Meta. Think about the reach. The New York Times reported 13.35 million subscribers as of June 2026, alongside more than 150 million registered users and 50–100 million weekly visitors. Its subscribers span almost every country in the world. @mangekimambi is suing @Meta Platforms, Inc. in San Mateo County, California-Case No. 26-CIV-06555-alleging that her accounts were taken down following pressure from the Tanzanian government.The court will ultimately decide the case. But the questions raised are enormous: Can a foreign government pressure an American technology company to silence a U.S.-based activist because of what she says about that government? And how does a company that speaks so loudly about freedom of expression explain a situation in which activists allege that government pressure resulted in their voices being restricted? Kudos to Mange for refusing to be silenced. Yep-shaking an entire government. And soon, we shall see what Meta has to say. Last year, around UNGA, we were already seeing Tanzania’s human-rights record attracting international concern, including the image of the Tanzanian flag being displayed with messages warning about where the country was heading. Then came October 29, 2025-and everything became dramatically worse. The government cut internet access during the crisis. Independent reporting was restricted. Yet the world still saw what happened. @LarryMadowo CNN investigation into the October 29 violence has won the 2026 NABJ Salute to Excellence Award. 🏆 Ukweli haufichiki. You can cut the internet. You can restrict access. You can try to silence journalists. But you cannot permanently silence truth. And today, while the international community is watching, another deeply disturbing report is emerging: Tanzanian activist Malisa GJ was reportedly taken from immigration authorities at Namanga and transferred toward Longido/Arusha. His lawyer says his phones have been switched off and is demanding information about his whereabouts and legal status. #FreeMalisaGJ Meanwhile, we continue to demand: #FreeTunduLissu Release political prisoners. Stop enforced disappearances. Respect freedom of expression. Respect human rights. Respect the people’s right to demand democracy and accountability. Hatutaacha kudai haki na kusema ukweli. Tanzania is not safe for people who ask questions, seeking justice, democracy and accountability if doing so can put their freedom or their lives-at risk. Why have major Tanzanian media houses still not published Mange’s story? What is particularly striking to me is The Citizen, a paper that followed my career for more than a decade. They documented my journey from fashion to social contribution. I have spoken through that paper many times. My most recent interview-after everything I have said about October 29, human rights, my advocacy in Washington-the interview was never published. Go figure… 👀 We all know who controls the media in the country. Let’s see which Tanzanian media houses will have the courage to report this huge story-a case that could have implications far beyond Tanzania. Because you cannot silence dissent and expect the world not to notice. Tanzania deserves better. The people deserve better. Tutashinda. 🇹🇿🙏🏾 Ukweli. Haki. Uhuru. @SenateForeign @HouseForeign @SenatorShaheen @SenTedCruz nypost.com/2026/08/31/us-new…