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Tanzania: How a dance became an act of high treason

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December 23, 2025

A viral dance trend emerged during Tanzania's election unrest and internet blackout in late 2025 criticizing government censorship and repression. Social media users all over Africa have taken up the "Nywi Nywi challenge" to express solidarity with Tanzanians.

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