Tanzanian opposition leader convicted of incitement in Dar es Salaam
Tanzania's main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, has been found guilty of incitement by the High Court in Dar es Salaam. A panel of three judges acquitted the Chadema leader of the more serious charge of treason. The ruling marks a major development in a case that has drawn attention to political freedoms in the country.Lissu, 58, has been detained since April last year and represented himself during the trial. The court heard that the case stemmed from remarks he made while campaigning for electoral reforms ahead of the disputed 2025 general election. Prosecutors said his statements were intended to incite... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 09:59 LONDON
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