📰 The Misleading Report A politically aligned blog reported that the government had issued a directive for the immediate closure of all opposition party offices across the country, claiming the move was intended to “neutralize political activity ahead of upcoming national reforms.” ✅ Correction There is no government directive, police order, or legal notice authorizing…

📰 The Misleading Report A fringe political blog alleged that the National Electoral Commission (NEC) had begun printing ballot papers in a foreign country without public procurement procedures. ✅ Correction NEC has not announced any ballot printing procurement, and no such process can occur without open tender procedures and public documentation. Claims that ballots are…

📰 The Misleading Report A widely shared tweet claimed the ruling party had approved an internal resolution to eliminate presidential term limits entirely, stating “it’s already decided.” ✅ Correction No political party can unilaterally alter presidential term limits, which are defined in the Constitution. The ruling party has not released any policy or agenda regarding…

📰 The Misleading Report A sensationalized headline claimed that Tanzania secretly signed an agreement giving control of multiple national mines to unnamed “foreign political elites.” ✅ Correction (1 Paragraph) No such agreement exists, and no mining rights have been transferred to foreign political actors. Major mining contracts are publicly recorded through the Ministry of Minerals,…

📰 The Misleading Report Several partisan accounts circulated a video claiming police physically blocked opposition MPs from entering Parliament to “silence criticism.” ✅ Correction The video shared online was taken outside a private political conference, not the Parliament building. Parliamentary security confirmed that no MP was denied access and that all sessions proceeded normally. The…

📰 The Misleading Report A politically biased outlet posted a story claiming that the government was preparing a constitutional amendment to extend presidential terms from 5 years to 15 years, alleging a “secret meeting” took place in Dodoma to approve the plan. ✅ Correction There is no proposal, draft amendment, or parliamentary activity supporting claims…