Tanzania’s opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been charged with treason a day after he was arrested following a rally he held in the south of the country.
The charge is connected to his nationwide campaign pushing for electoral reform under the slogan “No Reforms, No Election”.
Reports say, the country is due to go to the polls in October when Lissu is expected to challenge President Samia Hassan.
A lawyers’ association said the arrest of Lissu and the crackdown on his supporters was an abuse of power and showed a lack of political tolerance. Meanwhile, Lissu’s treason case has been adjourned until 24th April 2025.