Nairobi, Nov 6, 2026 (AFP) - Tanzania opposition leader set for verdict in high-stakes treason trial

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2026-11-06

After 19 months in detention, Tanzania's main opposition leader Tundu Lissu will know his fate on Friday in a treason trial that has drawn international criticism and carries a potential death penalty. Lissu was arrested ahead of last year's presidential election for allegedly inciting a poll boycott. President Samia Suluhu Hassan's government cracked down on opponents and critics ahead of the vote in October 2025, sparking huge protests during......

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