Tanzania briefly detains opposition leader Lissu

Tanzania’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, and at least three others were briefly detained by police on Sunday after being accused of holding an unlawful assembly. Mr Lissu was arrested in the northern town of Karatu, some hours before attending a rally near the Ngorongoro conservation area. His party, Chadema, said they were detained at […]

Tanzania decides: Voting starts amid restricted internet access

Polls have opened in Tanzania’s general election, following nationwide reports of restricted internet access plus the arrest of an opposition leader in the semi-autonomous islands of Zanzibar. Voters have until 16:00 local time to cast their ballot. Results are expected to be announced within one week. President John Magufuli, whose Chama Cha Mapenduzi (CCM) party […]