
Tanzania's State House has cautioned the public against creating and circulating fake information linking President Samia Suluhu Hassan, warning that such conduct constitutes an offence under the law. In a public notice, the Directorate of Presidential Communications said there had been an increase in fake information presented as official statements and announcements, according to the Daily News. The warning was issued from Dodoma as authorities moved to address the spread of fabricated content attributed to the presidency.
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