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Whistleblower
Whistleblower
The Story of Maxence Melo and JamiiForums
JamiiForums is a Tanzanian-based website that promotes the exchange of ideas and government transparency. The website, along with its co-founder Maxenxe Melo (Max), has come under intense scrutiny and harassment from the Tanzania government. This podcast covers Max's journey from an orphan in rural Tanzania to one of the country's most influential citizens.
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5.0 stars from 23 ratings
Important true story.
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“Ben Koenigsfeld recounts the eye-opening history of Maxence Melo’s fight to expose his government’s corruption. Though Melo’s story, you can see the sad fallout the people of a country face when it’s government is anti-activist and anti-free press. Can’t wait for more episodes!”
SCKingg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/20
“A really good job is done describing activist Melos background and motivation for his press freedom work. His story is very compelling and the podcast does him justice 👍
This brings greater awareness on how fragile press freedoms are today. Both abroad and in America”
rodrigostheman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/20
Great story
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“Great story so far. Can’t believe this type of corruption still goes on in the world”
poolejosh1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/20
Recent Episodes
On April 8, 2020, Max was found guilty in one of his two remaining cases. Luckily he will avoid jail time, but the decision was a blow to the prospect of freedom of expression in Tanzania. In this episode, we wrap up our covering of Max and Jamii's story and try to give some perspective to the...
Published 08/19/20
Published 04/09/20
In the past five years, the Tanzanian government has imposed increasingly restrictive laws and regulations on the media and online speech. In this episode, we dive into these different laws and regulations to show what they restrict, how they are being enforced, and the overall effect they are...
Published 04/06/20
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