Tanzania court allows Lissu treason trial to proceed
By The BriefBrief
A Tanzanian court ruled on Friday that opposition leader Tundu Lissu’s treason trial will go ahead after finding he has a case to answer. Lissu, head of Chadema, was detained in April 2025 and charged with treason over alleged incitement to boycott last year’s elections, which carries a potential death penalty.
WHO:Tanzanian court; Tundu Lissu; Chadema
WHAT:Court ruled that Tundu Lissu’s treason trial will proceed after finding he has a case to answer.
WHEN:Aug 21, 2026
WHERE:Tanzania
WHY:The ruling followed the treason charge against Tundu Lissu, with the court determining he has a case to answer.
