Politics
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Human Rights Groups Condemn the Arbitrary Arrest of Chadema Vice Chairman
The Tanzania Legal and Human Rights Center (LHRC) has condemned in the strongest terms possible the arbitrary arrest of opposition leaders in the country. This comes after Chadema Vice Chairman John Heche was dramatically arrested…
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Chadema vice chairman arrested ahead of Tundu Lissu arraignment in court
Already, Chadema has been disqualified from the upcoming general election scheduled for October 2025.
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Chadema rallies supporters to throng the court ahead of Lissu arraignment on Thursday
Tanzania’s main opposition party on Thursday called on its supporters to demonstrate at a courthouse where its leader is set to appear next week on treason charges, despite police warnings against the protest. The East…
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America Cast Serious Doubts on Tanzania’s Ability to Hold Credible Election
‘’ Recent political developments raise serious concerns about whether Tanzania can hold inclusive and peaceful elections’’
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Amnesty International demands immediate and unconditional release of Tundu Lissu
“Instead of using these heavy-handed tactics to silence critics, authorities in Tanzania should focus on upholding fundamental human rights in the country, including the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.”
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Tanzania opposition party barred from upcoming elections
Chadema leader Tundu Lissu, who was arrested and charged with treason earlier in the week, previously said that his party would not participate in the polls without electoral reform.
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Amnesty International yaitaka Tanzania kumwachilia huru kiongozi wa upinzani Tundu Lissu
Shirika la kimataifa la kutetea haki za binadamu, Amnesty International, limeitaka serikali ya Tanzania kumwachilia mara moja na bila masharti yoyote kiongozi wa chama cha upinzani Chadema, Tundu Lissu, aliyekamatwa na kufunguliwa mashtaka ya uhaini.
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ACT Wazalendo: Hakuna Mabadiliko ya Sheria za Uchaguzi katika Bajeti ya Waziri Mkuu
Chama cha ACT Wazalendo kimeeleza wasiwasi wake kuhusu kutoweka kwa matumaini ya mageuzi katika sheria za uchaguzi, kuelekea Uchaguzi Mkuu wa Oktoba 2025.
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Lissu afikishwa Mahakamani kwa Kesi ya Uhaini, Mikutano ya CHADEMA yasitishwa
Lissu alikamatwa Aprili 9, 2025, wilayani Mbinga mkoani Ruvuma muda mfupi baada ya kuhutubia mkutano wa hadhara. Usiku huo huo alisafirishwa kwa magari hadi Dar es Salaam na kufikishwa katika Kituo Kikuu cha Polisi (Central),…
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Tanzania Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Charged with Treason
Lissu has consistently called for electoral reforms and warned that Chadema would oppose the elections unless changes are made to ensure free and fair voting.
