Current Date 20 Apr, 2025

Tanzania's main opposition party faces election ban due to treason charges

Tanzania's main opposition party, CHADEMA, risks an election ban after its leader, Tundu Lissu, was charged with treason. CHADEMA boycotted a code of ethics signing event, violating electoral participation requirements. Lissu's arrest followed a speech calling for electoral reforms. The opposition criticizes the government's actions and demands electoral reforms for fair elections.