Tanzanian opposition leader sent to prison

Tanzania’s opposition leader, Tundu Antipas Lissu, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of incitement.

The court acquitted him of treason, finding that the prosecution had failed to prove he intended to threaten the government, but convicted him of incitement relating to his statements.

Specifically, prosecutors alleged that during a press conference on 3rd April 2025, he called on citizens to prevent the election, mobilise rebellion and disrupt the polls to bring about political change.

Hon. Lissu had spent 577 days in detention awaiting a verdict on charges against him.