DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 5 -- Metas decision to suspend two high-profile social media accounts linked to online activists has drawn a largely positive response from Tanzanians, though some users say the move raises questions about freedom of expression and the speed at which enforcement came.

The accounts — run by Mange Kimambi, based in the United States, and Maria Sarungi, residing in Kenya — were taken offline this week after repeated violations of Metas community standards. In a notice issued to affected users, Meta said the accounts were suspended for “incitement, coordinated harassment and repeated breaches of safety policies,” adding that no replacement accounts created with similar intent will be allowed to ope...