Highly Spirited Tundu Lissu appears in court, insists ‘No Reforms, No Election’
This is a public trial; let’s meet in public. They wanted it, let them get it!
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Tanzania Faces Regional Backlash Over Deportation of Martha Karua and Kenyan Activists
Martha Karua’s deportation has sparked outrage across East Africa, with several legal institutions accusing the Tanzanian government of violating regional and international laws.
Martha Karua Deported from Tanzania Ahead of Tundu Lissu’s Court Case
The trio was detained earlier on Sunday May 18th 2025, at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam as they arrived to observe the court case of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who is facing treason charges.
Kiongozi wa Upinzani Tanzania akamatwa Uwanja wa Ndege
Tukio hilo ni miongoni mwa matukio kadhaa ya hivi karibuni yanayowalenga wanachama wa CHADEMA, katika kipindi hiki cha kuelekea uchaguzi mkuu wa mwezi Oktoba.
TLS: Boniface Mwabukusi life is in danger
The assassination threats were conveyed to Mr Mwabukusi on May 10, 2025, through a text message sent to his phone from the Tanzanian number 0792705831
Chadema Deputy Secretary General Amani Golugwa arrested
Golugwa was arrested on Monday night at the Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) as he prepared to board a Turkish Airlines flight to Belgium to represent the party at the International Democracy Union (IDU) conference in Brussels, which starts tomorrow in Belgium.
Majimbo mapya ya Uchaguzi yaliyotangazwa na INEC
Tume Huru ya Taifa ya Uchaguzi (INEC) imetangaza kuanzishwa kwa majimbo mapya nane ya uchaguzi pamoja na kubadilishwa kwa majina ya majimbo mengine 12, ikiwa ni maandalizi ya kuelekea uchaguzi mkuu unaotarajiwa kufanyika mwaka huu.
European Parliament Condemns Arrest of Tanzanian Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu
The European Parliament also voiced its opposition to the death penalty, calling for the Tanzanian government to stop its crackdown on opposition parties, civil society and journalists.
EU yalaani ukandamizaji wa Demokrasia Tanzania, yataka Lissu aachiwe huru
Katika mijadala yao, wabunge hao wamekemea waziwazi uwepo wa vitisho vya adhabu ya kifo kwa Lissu, wakisema kuwa mashtaka ya uhaini na kusambaza taarifa za uongo dhidi yake ni ya kisiasa na yenye lengo la kumzuia kushiriki katika uchaguzi mkuu unaotarajiwa kufanyika Oktoba mwaka huu.
European Parliament Debates Resolution on Tundu Lissu’s Arrest and Risk of Execution
Although the resolution condemning his arrest was debated, the vote is scheduled for today May 8th 2025.
