Tanzania Targets Unlicensed Journalists

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Tanzania announced a nationwide crackdown on unlicensed journalists and media outlets, with the Journalists Accreditation Board (JAB) planning inspections to enforce compliance. The Board said anyone producing news without credentials violates the Media Services Act and must cease operations immediately. The directive targets freelance journalists, photographers, and radio and television presenters. JAB emphasized the measure aims to uphold professional standards, while critics warn it could be used to suppress critical media.