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Internet connectivity has been a mirage for Tanzanian citizens, as the government shuts down networks, including social media, under restrictions that began during the country's disputed general elections.

After months of uncertainty, China’s ByteDance has handed control of TikTok’s U.S. operations to a consortium led by Oracle, Silver Lake, and Andreessen Horowitz, averting a potential shutdown that ensures the app continues to connect creators and users without interruption.

Mary Wachuka Maina, a Kenyan-Canadian software engineer, claims her passport was mysteriously cancelled after suing top aides to President Ruto over a $2.3 million contract for a social media surveillance tool linked to the 2027 elections. Her legal team calls it state intimidation.