Tanzania
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High Court rules Tundu Lissu has case to answer in treason trial
The High Court of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam Zone, has ruled that the National Chairman of CHADEMA, Tundu Lissu, has a case to answer in the treason case facing him, after the prosecution established a…
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Tanzania Suspends MwanaHALISI Newspaper
The Tanzanian authority has suspended the license of MwanaHALISI newspaper for six months, effective August 19, 2026, citing repeated violations of media regulations and the Media Services Act.
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Tundu Lissu Case: The Journey from Mbinga’s Arrest to Awaiting the Court’s Ruling
The next chapter would be Lissu beginning his defense against a charge that carries one of the heaviest penalties under Tanzanian law, where, if a defendant is found guilty, the sentence is death
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Kesi ya Tundu Lissu: Safari kutoka kukamatwa Mbinga hadi kusubiri uamuzi wa Mahakama
Safari ya kesi ya uhaini inayomkabili Mwenyekiti wa CHADEMA, Tundu Lissu, imechukua zaidi ya mwaka mmoja tangu alipokamatwa katika wilaya ya Mbinga mkoani Ruvuma Aprili 9, 2025.
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Tundu Lissu seeks acquittal as prosecution closes treason case
A ruling is expected to be delivered on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM
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Lissu: Jamhuri Imeshindwa Kuthibitisha Kesi, Naomba Mahakama Itamke Sina Kesi ya Kujibu
Akiwasilisha hoja yake ya “No Case to Answer”, Lissu amesema Jamhuri imeshindwa kuthibitisha kuwepo kwa nia ya kutenda uhaini pamoja na vitendo vinavyothibitisha nia hiyo.
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Tundu Lissu treason case adjourned to monday next week
The High Court in Dar es Salaam has adjourned the treason case against CHADEMA Chairman Tundu Lissu until Monday, 17/08/2026, after the prosecution requested more time, citing a health emergency involving one of its witnesses.
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Shahidi Akwamisha Kesi ya Lissu, Mahakama Yaahirisha hadi Jumatatu
Lissu ameendelea kupinga kuahirishwa kwa kesi hiyo akidai kuwa upande wa Jamhuri umekuwa ukiomba kuahirishwa kwa kesi mara kwa mara bila Mahakama kuchukua hatua dhidi yao.
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Confidential Witness Tells Court He Fears Public Testimony in Lissu Treason Trial
The 26-year-old witness, whose identity was withheld by the court for protection, made the remarks while responding to questions from Lissu after being examined by state prosecutors.
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Tanzanian rangers arrested as police investigate death of a person in Ngorongoro custody
Police said the men had been travelling from Arusha towards Babati, about 166km away, to attend a funeral when they lost their way.
