Tundu Lissu

Tundu Lissu

politician Tanzania

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.

Born on Feb 16, 1966 (59 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
787,800
Power
13,482$
Sentiment
5.29
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Tanzania 3 5.67 0.70% +10% 59,734,213 460,568 $63,000 486$
United Kingdom 2 5.00 0.10% +10% 67,886,011 72,960 $2,700,000 2,902$
Kenya 2 7.00 0.18% +0% 53,771,296 98,212 $106,000 194$
United States 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 156,060 $21,000,000 9,901$
Totals 8 512,394,171 787,800 $23,869,000 13,483$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Tundu Lissu is the opposition leader who was charged with treason in April and remains behind bars. 5

BBC: Western embassies press for release of bodies of poll violence

Tanzania Tanzania: Tundu Lissu is an imprisoned opposition leader mentioned in the EU Parliament's resolution regarding human rights in Tanzania. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Why EU funds freeze will have no impact on Tanzania’s Sh56.5 trillion budget

Tanzania Tanzania: Opposition leader and Chadema chairman Tundu Lissu remains in detention on treason charges, which carry the death penalty if he is convicted. 5

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Tanzania to the EU: We will not starve

United States United States: Tundu Lissu is the main opposition party leader who has been in custody since April, charged with treason. 5

CNN: ‘Oh my God, this is our Tanzania’: CNN investigation shows police shooting protesters, signs of mass graves