Tundu Lissu
TanzaniapoliticianMaleb. 19665.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Tundu Lissu is a prominent Tanzanian lawyer and politician known for his outspoken advocacy for democracy and human rights. He serves as the Chairman of the Chadema party and has been a vocal critic of the government's electoral processes. Lissu has called for significant reforms in the electoral system and has initiated movements aimed at ensuring fair elections in Tanzania.
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Tundu Lissu is a Tanzanian opposition leader whose treason case led to Martha Karua's previous deportation from Tanzania.
'They snatched my phones': Karua recounts Uganda deportation ordeal
Kenya· 2026-06-22
Tundu Lissu is the chairman of Chadema and is facing arrest and legal challenges.
Tanzania clarifies EU funding freeze following parliament resolutionTanzania· 2026-06-20Tundu Lissu is the chairman of Chadema who was arrested on the same day the case against the party was filed.
Chadema faces fresh clash with Registrar over new warningTanzania· 2026-05-31
Tundu Lissu is the Chadema national chairman and was shot on September 7, 2017.
MJEMA ANALYSIS: Tanzania seeks reconciliation, but words and actions tell a different storyTanzania· 2026-05-30
Tundu Lissu is the national chairman of Chadema and is involved in a civil suit regarding the distribution of party resources.
High Court dismisses objection to Lissu’s applicationTanzania· 2026-03-03
Tundu Lissu is the chairman of Chadema and is facing a treason case.
Court rejects State’s bid to introduce fresh evidence in Lissu treason caseTanzania· 2026-02-24
Tundu Lissu is the opposition Chadema national chairman facing treason charges related to the 2025 General Election.
Lissu ready to discuss October 29 events, questions Republic’s preparednessTanzania· 2026-02-24Mr Tundu Lissu is the Chadema national chairman involved in a high-profile treason trial.
Tanzania High Court orders reform of ‘hidden witness’ law over equal justice breachTanzania· 2026-02-18
Tundu Lissu subjected the ninth prosecution witness in his treason trial to rigorous cross-examination.
How Lissu used Police General Orders to question police witnessTanzania· 2026-02-18
Tundu Lissu is the national chairman of Chadema and is facing treason charges for allegedly inciting the public to prevent the 2025 General Election.
Witness explains how youths were allegedly mobilised to support Tundu LissuTanzania· 2026-02-18
Tundu Lissu is the opposition party’s national chairman facing treason charges for allegedly inciting the public to obstruct the 2025 General Election.
‘Chadema member’ disowns Lissu in courtTanzania· 2026-02-16
Mr Tundu Lissu remains in remand over what Mr Wasira described as politically motivated cases.
Wasira: Government must lead reconciliation for national unityTanzania· 2026-02-16
Mr Tundu Lissu is the chairman of Chadema and is currently detained on treason charges.
Chadema ties reconciliation talks to Lissu’s releaseTanzania· 2026-02-14
Tundu Lissu is the Chairman of Chadema and is representing himself in a treason case.
How Tanzania opposition leader Lissu cross-examined protected witness, denies threats to lifeTanzania· 2026-02-13
Tundu Lissu is the chairman of Chadema and is facing treason charges related to statements he made about disrupting the 2025 General Election.
What prosecution witness told court in Lissu’s caseTanzania· 2026-02-13
Tundu Lissu is the opposition leader in Tanzania who challenged the use of a witness shield in his treason trial.
High Court backs Tanzania’s opposition leader Tundu Lissu in witness box objectionTanzania· 2026-02-11
Tundu Lissu has lodged fresh complaints after spending more than 300 days in remand, claiming Ukonga Prison authorities have barred party leaders and members from visiting him.
Lissu protests restrictions on prison visits, trial delaysTanzania· 2026-02-10Tundu Lissu is the chairman of the opposition party Chadema, involved in a controversy regarding the misappropriation of funds raised for him.
Revealed: How contributions for jailed opposition politician Tundu Lissu were distributed amid police probeTanzania· 2026-01-31
Tundu Lissu is the Chairman of Chadema and has been leading nationwide visits to engage citizens.
Chadema Central Committee to decide fate of ‘No Reforms’ campaignTanzania· 2026-01-28
Tundu Lissu has paid tribute to the late Edwin Mtei, describing him as a principled patriot and a public servant.
Tundu Lissu hails Tanzania’s first Finance Minister Edwin Mtei for courage, integrityTanzania· 2026-01-24
Mr Golugwa also cited party chairman Tundu Lissu, who survived an assassination attempt after being shot multiple times.
Chadema at 33: Growth, grit, the test of survivalTanzania· 2026-01-21
Tundu Lissu is set to send a special message paying tribute to the party’s founder, Edwin Mtei.
Lissu to send special message in honour of Chadema founder Edwin MteiTanzania· 2026-01-21The election was marred by the treason trial of main opponent Tundu Lissu.
Incumbents' greed, bloated egos threaten Africa's democracyKenya· 2025-12-08
Tundu Lissu is the opposition leader who was charged with treason in April and remains behind bars.
Western embassies press for release of bodies of poll violence
United Kingdom· 2025-12-05
Tundu Lissu is the national chairman of Chadema who is being held on remand at Ukonga Prison facing treason charges.
Chadema protests alleged blockade on access to chairman Lissu as Prisons Service denies claimsTanzania· 2025-12-01
Tundu Lissu is an imprisoned opposition leader mentioned in the EU Parliament's resolution regarding human rights in Tanzania.
Why EU funds freeze will have no impact on Tanzania’s Sh56.5 trillion budgetTanzania· 2025-11-28
Opposition leader and Chadema chairman Tundu Lissu remains in detention on treason charges, which carry the death penalty if he is convicted.
Tanzania to the EU: We will not starveTanzania· 2025-11-28
Tundu Lissu has become Tz’s moral compass.
After cancelling Uhuru Day fete, Suluhu retreats to solitary confinement in DarKenya· 2025-11-28
Tundu Lissu has been in detention on treason charges, which he denies.
Tanzania cancels independence day celebrations after election unrestUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-25
Tundu Lissu is the main opposition party leader who has been in custody since April, charged with treason.
‘Oh my God, this is our Tanzania’: CNN investigation shows police shooting protesters, signs of mass graves
United States· 2025-11-21
