Tundu Lissu

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.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-08-12

Tundu Lissu is facing a treason trial linked to his alleged calls to disrupt the 2025 General Election.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-08-11

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu's treason trial resumed Monday, five months after it was paused over procedural matters.

The Standard·Kenya· 2026-08-10

Chadema Chairman Tundu Lissu is facing a legal case that was mentioned in the context of the inquiry.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 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.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-08-05

The opposition party entered a new phase after Tundu Lissu succeeded Freeman Mbowe as national chairman.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-08-05

Tanzania went further still: opposition leader Tundu Lissu jailed on treason charges.

The Standard·Kenya· 2026-07-29

Mr Tundu Lissu is the National Chairman of Chadema, who faces treason charges.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 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.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-07-23

Tundu Lissu is the national chairman of Chadema and is involved in a constitutional petition regarding legal consultations in prison.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-07-22

Tundu Lissu is involved in a legal case regarding prison discrimination while being held on treason charges.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-07-21

Tundu Lissu is a political figure whose campaign is being supported by Chadema.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 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.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-07-05

Tundu 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.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-07-03

Tundu Lissu is mentioned in calls to 'Free Tundu Lissu' linked to demands for a new Constitution.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-06-26

Tundu Lissu is an opposition leader whose treason trial Martha Karua planned to attend in Tanzania.

The Standard·Kenya· 2026-06-26

Tundu Lissu is a Tanzanian opposition leader whose treason case led to Martha Karua's previous deportation from Tanzania.

The Standard·Kenya· 2026-06-22

Tundu Lissu is the chairman of Chadema and is facing arrest and legal challenges.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-06-20

Tundu Lissu is the chairman of Chadema who was arrested on the same day the case against the party was filed.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-05-31

Tundu Lissu is the Chadema national chairman and was shot on September 7, 2017.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-05-30

Tundu Lissu is the national chairman of Chadema and is involved in a civil suit regarding the distribution of party resources.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-03-03

Tundu Lissu is the chairman of Chadema and is facing a treason case.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-02-24

Tundu Lissu is the opposition Chadema national chairman facing treason charges related to the 2025 General Election.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-02-24

Mr Tundu Lissu is the Chadema national chairman involved in a high-profile treason trial.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-02-18

Tundu Lissu subjected the ninth prosecution witness in his treason trial to rigorous cross-examination.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 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.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 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.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-02-16

Mr Tundu Lissu remains in remand over what Mr Wasira described as politically motivated cases.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-02-16

Mr Tundu Lissu is the chairman of Chadema and is currently detained on treason charges.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-02-14

Tundu Lissu is the Chairman of Chadema and is representing himself in a treason case.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-02-13