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
0.01%
Persistence
9 wks
Reach
3,328,368
Power
11,090$
Sentiment
4.90
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Tanzania 15 5.73 2.64% +90% 59,734,213 2,997,227 $63,000 3,161$
Kenya 4 5.50 0.20% +0% 53,771,296 109,402 $106,000 216$
United Kingdom 2 5.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 37,249 $2,700,000 1,481$
United States 1 5.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 75,744 $21,000,000 4,805$
France 1 3.00 0.05% +0% 65,273,511 33,611 $2,700,000 1,390$
Mozambique 1 5.00 0.24% +0% 31,255,435 75,133 $15,000 36$
Totals 24 608,923,117 3,328,366 $26,584,000 11,089$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Tundu Lissu is a Tanzanian opposition leader currently detained on treason charges. 5

The Standard: Where is Lissu? Tanzania opposition demands access to detained leader

Tanzania Tanzania: Mr Tundu Lissu is the national chairman of the opposition party Chadema and has been transferred to Ukonga Prison. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Chadema confirms Lissu’s transfer to Ukonga Prison

Kenya Kenya: Veteran opposition chief Tundu Lissu was detained and his party was barred from participating in the upcoming crucial vote. 5

The Standard: Easter wisdom for Samia in fight of her life

Tanzania Tanzania: Tundu Lissu was charged with treason and detained indefinitely for his 'No Reforms, No Election' campaign. 3

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Where Kenya outshines Tanzania and Uganda

Kenya Kenya: Tundu Lissu is a Tanzanian opposition leader who has survived an assassination attempt and is currently facing treason charges. 7

The Standard: Tanzania's Tundu Lissu: The pugnacious survivor facing treason charges

Mozambique Mozambique: Tundu Lissu is the leader of the CHADEMA party and a former presidential candidate who has been accused of treason. 5

Jornal Notícias – main daily newspaper in Mozambique: TANZANIA: Principal partido da oposição fora das eleições

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Tundu Lissu was arrested and charged with treason following a rally in southern Tanzania at which he called for electoral reforms. 5

BBC: Tanzania's main opposition party banned from standing in election

United States United States: Tundu Lissu is the leader of CHADEMA and a former presidential candidate charged with treason. 5

CNN: Tanzania’s top opposition party disqualified from polls, election commission says

France France: Tundu Lissu, the president of the main opposition party in Tanzania, has been charged with treason following his arrest. 3

Le Monde: En Tanzanie, le chef de l’opposition, Tundu Lissu, inculpé pour trahison à six mois de la présidentielle