Justice · Dar es Salaam, Tanzania · November 7, 2026

Tanzanian opposition leader cleared of treason, jailed for incitement

Reported by 6 outlets · first reported Nov 6, 7:15 AM ET

A Tanzanian court acquitted Chadema leader Tundu Lissu of treason but sentenced him to four years for inciting unrest. He says the charges are political. Chadema plans an appeal and bail request. Amnesty International called the process unfair.

Why it matters

The sentence removes the main opposition leader from Tanzanian politics after disputed 2025 elections.

Background

Lissu has been detained since April last year. The charges relate to statements opposing the 2025 election results.

The story so far

1. Oct 23Tanzanian opposition official John Pambalu charged with treason
2. Oct 24Jailed Tanzanian opposition leader plans hunger strike
3. Oct 29Tanzania: no justice a year after election violence
4. Nov 6Tanzanian opposition leader Lissu jailed for four years
5. Nov 7Tanzanian opposition leader cleared of treason, jailed for incitement
6. Nov 8EU and US criticize Tundu Lissu verdict

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Sources

• BBC News ↗Nov 6, 9:57 AM ET
• DW ↗Nov 6, 7:19 AM ET
• RFI ↗Nov 6, 7:15 AM ET

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