Tundu Lissu
TanzaniapoliticianMaleb. 19664.7Global 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 has asked the High Court to conclude that the government was not threatened by statements he allegedly made in April 2025.
Government was not threatened: Tundu Lissu argues in treason trialTanzania· 2026-09-26
Tundu Lissu has told the High Court that the treason case against him is based on speculation that he threatened the government.
Lissu claims the State wants him hanged on pure ‘speculation’Tanzania· 2026-09-25
Tundu Lissu is facing a treason charge and argues that his trial will set a historic legal precedent.
Tundu Lissu tells Tanzania High Court his treason trial will set historic legal precedentTanzania· 2026-09-23
Tundu Lissu is facing a treason trial for allegedly inciting the public to prevent the 2025 general election.
Lissu treason trial enters final submissionsTanzania· 2026-09-23
She barred opposition candidates like Tundu Lissu, now detained, from participating.
AU and other major Pan-African bodies have failed the continent
Kenya· 2026-09-20
Mr Lissu is the Chadema National Chairman facing a treason trial.
Tundu Lissu closes defence after top security chiefs decline to testifyTanzania· 2026-09-19
Tundu Lissu is facing a treason charge and is involved in a trial that has hit a temporary hurdle due to the absence of key witnesses.
How security chiefs stalled Lissu treason trial as defence awaits key witnessesTanzania· 2026-09-17Tundu Lissu faces serious criminal charges, accused of committing an offence showing an intent to intimidate the government.
Heche rejects Chande Commission letters as exhibits in Lissu treason trialTanzania· 2026-09-16
Tundu Lissu is facing a treason charge alleging that he showed intent to threaten the government.
Heche's defense testimony puts 2015 electoral integrity under the spotlightTanzania· 2026-09-15Tundu Lissu is the Chadema national chairman facing a treason charge linked to his political statements.
Chadema’s Heche cross-examined over claims of abductions, killingsTanzania· 2026-09-15
Tundu Lissu is the national chairman of Chadema facing treason charges.
Republic questions Chadema’s Heche over his 'wealth'Tanzania· 2026-09-15Tundu Lissu is the Chadema Chairman facing treason charges.
How Heche brought up the Polepole saga while testifying in Lissu’s caseTanzania· 2026-09-14
Chadema chairman Tundu Lissu sent his condolences to President Hassan.
Mourning Samia’s husband unites diplomats, opponentsTanzania· 2026-09-14
Tundu Lissu's imprisonment is a significant factor in the Chadema party's decision-making on reconciliation.
Tanzania reconciliation faces trust hurdle amid political dividesTanzania· 2026-09-10
Tundu Lissu has faced detention or prosecution under serious national-security charges.
Trendy treason: Is African democracy on trial?Tanzania· 2026-09-10
Tundu Lissu is the accused person in a treason trial and expressed frustration during the cross-examination of his witness.
Lissu loses patience as his witness is cross-examined over her qualificationsTanzania· 2026-09-09
Mr Tundu Lissu, who is facing treason charges, has cross-examined the prosecution’s 16th witness over allegations that police are subjecting him to torture over an offence they know he did not commit.
Tanzania treason trial: Lead investigator pressed over Lissu's 14-month detentionTanzania· 2026-08-12
Tundu Lissu is facing a treason trial linked to his alleged calls to disrupt the 2025 General Election.
Witness’ testimony sparks row as Lissu treason trial resumesTanzania· 2026-08-11
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu's treason trial resumed Monday, five months after it was paused over procedural matters.
Tanzania's Tundu Lissu treason trial resumesKenya· 2026-08-10
Chadema Chairman Tundu Lissu is facing a legal case that was mentioned in the context of the inquiry.
Controversy brews over foreign judges on Tanzanian election violence investigation teamTanzania· 2026-08-09
Chadema Secretary-General John Mnyika maintained that genuine reconciliation requires the immediate release of Mr Lissu, whom he described as a crucial unifying figure.
Political leaders split over Samia’s reconciliation, constitution roadmapTanzania· 2026-08-05
The opposition party entered a new phase after Tundu Lissu succeeded Freeman Mbowe as national chairman.
How 2030 is quietly reshaping Tanzania’s political landscapeTanzania· 2026-08-05
Tanzania went further still: opposition leader Tundu Lissu jailed on treason charges.
A by-election and a warning Kenya keeps ignoringKenya· 2026-07-29
Mr Tundu Lissu is the National Chairman of Chadema, who faces treason charges.
Chadema secures court victory against Registrar of Political PartiesTanzania· 2026-07-26
Mr Tundu Lissu is the national chairman of Chadema and is challenging the conditions under which lawyers are allowed to meet him in prison.
Lissu petition puts prison consultation rules under scrutinyTanzania· 2026-07-23
Tundu Lissu is the national chairman of Chadema and is involved in a constitutional petition regarding legal consultations in prison.
Lissu petition: Tanzania lawyers detail prison barriers to legal consultationsTanzania· 2026-07-22
Tundu Lissu is involved in a legal case regarding prison discrimination while being held on treason charges.
Lissu lawyer weeps over alleged prison discriminationTanzania· 2026-07-21
Tundu Lissu is a political figure whose campaign is being supported by Chadema.
Chadema unveils 15 resolutions, renews New Constitution campaign pushTanzania· 2026-07-11
Tundu Lissu has asked the Court of Appeal to order the Director of Public Prosecutions to compensate him due to delays in his case.
Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu seeks compensation over appeal delayTanzania· 2026-07-05Tundu Lissu has lodged a preliminary objection at the Court of Appeal, challenging the State’s attempt to review a High Court ruling that barred prosecutors from introducing additional evidence in his treason case.
Tanzania opposition politician Tundu Lissu blocks State bid to reopen evidence in treason caseTanzania· 2026-07-03
