All Eyes on Tanzania’s Court of Appeal as Tundu Lissu Case Returns to Court on Thursday
The outcome of Thursday’s hearing could determine the next direction of the case.
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Tanzania Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Seeks Urgent Court Hearing Over Health Concerns
According to his filing, being in prison has prevented him from attending routine medical check-ups, raising fears that further delays in hearing the case could worsen his condition.
Tundu Lissu supporters flood a packed court as his treason case resumes
The case has been postponed to Wednesday, 11th 2026.
What next for Tundu Lissu’s treason case?
Lissu has now spent over 260 days in custody, according to the timeline in court records cited in the proceedings.
Where Is John Heche?
His whereabouts remain unknown, while party leader Tundu Lissu remains in custody with his treason trial pushed to November 3
Police Accused of Assaulting 16 CHADEMA Supporters Outside Court During Tundu Lissu’s Trial
According to the statement signed by Brenda Rupia, the party’s Director of Communications and Publicity, several people were beaten and dispersed by police officers in the court compound.
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
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.
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.
