Tanzania elections 2025 Stories

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu leads own defense in treason trial, slams case as baseless
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 01, 2025

According to Tundu Lissu, investigators claim they found a supposed plan online, but no tangible proof has been submitted. He also argued that despite...

Tanzania pushes back as UN raises alarm over repression ahead of elections
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 19, 2025

Tanzania's Permanent Representative, Dr Abdallah Possi, rubbished as "erroneous, misleading and misconstrued" a statement by UN-appointed experts.

Tanzania police detain Chadema officials on way to court for Tundu Lissu treason hearing
Reuters  |  Apr 24, 2025

Chadema party Deputy Chairperson John Heche and Secretary-General John Mnyika were detained as they headed to Kisutu Magistrate Court in Dar es Salaam...

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