Tanzania Flags Fake Video of Accident Involving President Hassan’s Convoy

The Tanzanian government has dismissed as false a viral video circulating on social media claiming to show President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s convoy involved in an accident. Government Spokesman and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Gerson Msigwa, said the clip was misleading and urged the public to disregard it. He explained that the footage being shared was from a separate incident in 2024, which had no connection to the Head of State. The government has warned against the spread of disinformation online, emphasising that official communication regarding the President’s activities and safety will always come through verified government channels.

(Source: The Star)