
The treason trial of CHADEMA chairman Tundu Lissu continued on September 9, 2026, at Tanzania's High Court, with the defence side set to present its evidence, according to Global Publishers. The case against the opposition leader has been ongoing, and this session marks the stage where the defence puts forward its submissions. The report does not provide further details on the proceedings or the specific evidence expected to be tabled before the court.
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A fourth witness in treason case number 19605/2025 against Tundu Lissu, chairman of Tanzania's opposition party CHADEMA (Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo), is set to continue giving testimony in Dar es Salaam, according to Global Publishers. The case concerns treason charges facing the party leader. No further details about the charges, the witness, or the proceedings were provided in the report.
Global Publishers (TZ)·September 8, 2026 at 4:40 AM
A CHADEMA party leader testifying for the defence in the trial of Tundu Lissu conceded in a Dar es Salaam court on Friday that the party chairperson intended his April 3, 2025 speech to reach the Tanzanian public and that its purpose was to press the government to undertake legal reforms to the electoral system. According to The Chanzo, the admission came as prosecutors continued challenging the defence's account of the speech, which is central to the case against Lissu.
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A Tanzanian court has granted a 14-day extension in the treason trial of opposition figure Tundu Lissu, according to The Chanzo. Judges approved the two-week adjournment after the defence called Brenda Rupia, CHADEMA's communications chief, to testify about who convened an April 2025 meeting and invited the media. The case centres on treason charges against the CHADEMA leader, with the defence continuing to present witnesses as proceedings remain underway.
The Chanzo·September 8, 2026 at 7:12 AM