Tanzanian authorities are reportedly investigating social media users accused of spreading false information about Vice-President Philip Mpango’s health.
Mr Mpango resurfaced on Sunday after being absent from public view for over a month, sparking relief and ending widespread rumors he had died.
However, Information Minister Nape Nnauye has ordered investigations into those who spread the speculation regarding the vice-president’s return and the rumors that surrounded his absence.
The vice-president was last seen in public on 31st of October while representing President Samia Suluhu Hassan during a virtual meeting of leaders from the Southern African Development Community.
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