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OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityPublished09:33 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityPublished09:33 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC

“Tanzanian opposition leader found guilty of incitement”

“The 58-year-old, who has been detained since April last year, was acquitted of the more serious charge of treason.”

Tanzanian opposition leader found guilty of incitement

Key points

  • Tundu Lissu of Chadema was convicted of incitement by a High Court panel.
  • He was acquitted of the more serious charge of treason.
  • Lissu has been detained since April last year and plans to appeal.
  • The case followed his campaign for electoral reforms before the 2025 election.
  • Rights groups warned of shrinking political space in Tanzania.

By Wycliffe Muia; Alfred Lasteck

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