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COVID-19 disinformation imperils Tanzanian credibility

Content type:: Expert Briefings
Location:: TANZANIA
Keywords associated with this article:: Geographic: Tanzania AF

Topical: economy international relations politics social corruption emergency government health media opposition policy foreign policy foreign trade
ISSN:: 2633-304X
Citation:: Oxford Analytica (2020), "COVID-19 disinformation imperils Tanzanian credibility", Expert Briefings.
https://doi.org/10.1108/OXAN-DB252702

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

The suggestion comes as Magufuli faces accusations of deliberately downplaying the seriousness of the COVID-19 crisis.

Tanzania’s approach may sow further dissension with more cautious neighbouring states, adding to movement restrictions that undermine trade.
Freedom of expression will be violated, and individuals may pay a price for contradicting the government’s narrative.
The actual social and economic impact of the pandemic may never be known due to the administration’s secrecy surrounding the issue.
Opportunities to limit the severity of the outbreak will be missed.