President Samia commits to supporting media in Tanzania

Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan. PHOTO | THE CITIZEN | NMG

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan Monday said her administration is committed to strengthening freedom of speech and supporting media development in the country.

Speaking during a joint meeting with editors and senior journalists in Dar es Salaam, she said her administration is ready to listen to and have hold dialogue with the media to create a conducive working environment for journalists, support the survival of media houses in Tanzania and enhance press freedom.