John Magufuli — former Tanzanian president who imposed a rally ban in 2016.
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… Lissu's party accuses Hassan, who won the last election with 98 percent, of a return to the repressive tactics of her predecessor, John Magufuli. …
Tanzania opposition leader says treason trial is 'political' as defence startsCitizen Digital
… Lissu's party accuses Hassan, who won the last election with 98 percent, of a return to the repressive tactics of her predecessor, John Magufuli. …
Tanzania court rules opposition leader has case to answer in treason trialThe Standard
… e bloody November polls, Lissu's party conducted an election reform campaign dubbed "No Reforms, No Elections", which led to his arrest.Lissu's party accuses Hassan, who won the last election with 98 percent, of a return to the repressive tactics of her predecessor, John Magufuli …
Tanzania court rules opposition leader has case to answer in treason trialCitizen Digital
… Earlier this year, the outlet was issued a warning after publishing a story loosely translated as: "When will the 2021 Samia meet the 2026 Samia?" Hassan became president following the death of authoritarian leader John Magufuli in March 2021 and was initially praised for easing …
Tanzania suspends newspaper after report alleging gov't divisionsCitizen Digital
… His party accuses President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who won the last election with 98 percent, of a return to the repressive tactics of her predecessor, John Magufuli.
Tanzania opposition leader's treason trial resumesThe Standard
… ttempt -- has been arrested several times in the past, but this is the first time he has faced such a serious charge.His party accuses President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who won the last election with 98 percent, of a return to the repressive tactics of her predecessor, John Magufuli …
Tanzania's Tundu Lissu treason trial resumesCitizen Digital
… allowed, you wouldn't be seeing all this police deployment." Bodies scattered President Samia Suluhu Hassan was once seen as a liberalising force in Tanzania, reversing bans on opposition rallies and media when she took over on the sudden death of the authoritarian John Magufuli …
Tanzanians fear more police killings ahead of planned protestsCitizen Digital
… allowed, you wouldn't be seeing all this police deployment." Bodies scattered President Samia Suluhu Hassan was once seen as a liberalising force in Tanzania, reversing bans on opposition rallies and media when she took over on the sudden death of the authoritarian John Magufuli …
Tanzanians fear more police killings ahead of planned protestsThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterPresident Samia Suluhu Hassan was once seen as a liberalising force in Tanzania, reversing bans on opposition rallies and media when she took over on the sudden death of the authoritarian John Magufuli in 2021.But hopes of a new dawn for Tanzanian democ …
Tanzanians fear more police killings ahead of planned protestsCitizen Digital
… The ban was part of a wider authoritarian turn led by John Magufuli, who became president in 2015. …
Why has Tanzania banned political rallies again?Tundu Lissu, head of Tanzania's opposition Chadema party, opened his defence on Friday in a treason trial he calls "political," after being charged in April 2025 with inciting public boycotts of last year's elections—a charge carrying potential death penalty.
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Tundu Lissu, head of Tanzania's opposition Chadema party, opened his defence on Friday in a treason trial he calls "political," after being charged in April 2025 with inciting public boycotts of last year's elections—a charge carrying potential death penalty.
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A Tanzanian court ruled on Friday that the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu will proceed after finding he has a case to answer. Lissu, head of the opposition Chadema party, was detained in April 2025 and charged with treason for allegedly inciting the public to boycott last year's elections.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A Tanzanian court ruled Friday that opposition Chadema party leader Tundu Lissu has a case to answer in his treason trial after prosecutors presented evidence and 17 witnesses testified against him. Lissu, detained in April 2025 and charged with treason for allegedly inciting public boycotts of last year's elections, is representing himself and has asked the court to summon high-ranking government officials including President Samia Suluhu Hassan as defence witnesses.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzania's information ministry suspended weekly newspaper Mwanahalisi for six months, citing alleged breaches of media law after it published a story alleging the vice-president was unwilling to step down following pressure from the ruling party. International observers have warned of narrowing civil and political rights in the country.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu's treason trial resumed Monday after a five-month pause over procedural matters. The trial follows international criticism of Tanzania's handling of protests around last year's national elections, in which the opposition and rights activists say thousands were killed.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu's treason trial resumed Monday after a five-month pause over procedural matters; Lissu was detained in April 2025 and charged with treason, which carries a potential death penalty, while his party Chadema claims the case is being used to suppress legitimate political opposition.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzanians hoped to protest on Tuesday against government repression, but fear of police violence and memories of mass killings during last October's election are likely to deter unrest. Riot police have been deployed across Dar es Salaam after the government banned all political gatherings and warned protesters of consequences.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Some Tanzanians hope to protest on Tuesday against government repression, but fear government threats and memories of mass killings during last October's election make unrest unlikely. Riot police are visible in Dar es Salaam after the government banned all political gatherings and warned that previous force was "just a taste of what is to come."
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
With planned protests scheduled for July 7 in Tanzania, Tanzanians are fearful of government repression and police violence, citing traumatic memories of mass killings during October's election unrest when rights groups and opposition figures say security forces killed thousands.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzania has reinstated a ban on political rallies "until further notice," citing fears that mass gatherings could trigger uncontrollable protests. The move follows violent post-election clashes in 2025 and comes after President Samia Hassan had lifted the previous rally ban in 2023, which had been imposed in 2016 under her predecessor John Magufuli.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzania has reimposed a ban on political rallies "until further notice," citing concerns that mass gatherings could trigger uncontrollable protests. The government action follows violent post-election unrest in 2025, and activists had scheduled nationwide protests against political repression for 7 July 2026.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →