Tundu Lissu treason Stories

Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu moved to Ukonga Prison amid treason case
Amina Wako  |  Apr 19, 2025

Lissu, who was the runner-up in the 2020 presidential election, was charged with treason last week after allegedly urging the public to rebel and disr...

Nigeria court frees 119 protesters after government drops charges
Reuters  |  Nov 05, 2024

The country's attorney general took over the case from the police and dropped the charges after bringing forward the matter due to be heard in January...

Nigeria orders arrest of British citizen linked to protests
Reuters  |  Sep 03, 2024

Already on Monday, Nigeria charged 10 people with treason and conspiring to incite the military to mutiny.

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