US Senate Warns on Tanzania’s Crackdowns Ahead of 2025 Elections
Earlier this month, Tanzania strongly denied allegations of human rights violations during a session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva
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“I Protested Corruption Naked in Front of Parliament!”- Norah Kobusingye’s Story of Shame, Courage & Defiance
Norah works with communities, movements and activists across the country to fight corruption, push for gender equality and demand justice
Martha Karua, Agather Atuhaire and Boniface Mwangi Back Tundu Lissu, Vow to Testify in Treason Case
The three confirmed through public statements on X, formerly Twitter, that they are ready to testify for Lissu after he listed them among his defense witnesses earlier this week.
How Mwanase Ahmed Is Rewriting What It Means to Lead with Love and Fire
She has faced several challenges like being arrested, followed and threatened but she still remains determined to show up and fight for justice.
“Activism Is Not a Title, It’s a Necessity”- Aloikin Praise Opoloje
Aloikin has led and participated in several anti-corruption protests, spoken up about military detention of civilians and continues to challenge Uganda’s political system through both grassroots and digital activism.
Prosecution, Tundu Lissu Clash Over Treason Charge Sheet as Judges Adjourn to Sept 22
Presiding Judge Dastan Nduguru adjourned the matter to Monday September 22nd, when the bench is expected to rule on Lissu’s objections
Court Adjourns Tundu Lissu’s Treason Hearing to Sept 18 for State Response
During the hearings, tensions ran high as supporters of the opposition party CHADEMA briefly boycotted proceedings, alleging harassment and restricted access to the courtroom.
Court Tensions Rise as Tundu Lissu Presses for Treason Trial to Be Aired Live
He reminded the court that this is only the third treason case in Tanzania’s history, citing the 1971 trial linked to Bibi Titi Mohamed and the 1983 Khatibu Ghandi case, where judges stressed that treason requires concrete actions, not words.
Lissu Treason Case: Judges Set Monday Ruling After Three Days of Objections
The High Court panel announced that a ruling on Lissu’s objection will be delivered on Monday, September 15th, at 9 a.m.
Lissu Treason Case: Record Gaps and Jurisdiction Dispute Mark Day 3, Hearing Resumes Thursday
Lissu also raised concerns about repeated adjournments in the lower court, saying the case was postponed 13 times without proper reasons, leaving him in custody for months under harsh conditions
