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Lissu Trial Extended Amid Key Testimony | Tanzania News
Tundu Lissu’s treason trial gets another 14-day extension as his defense calls Brenda Rupia, CHADEMA’s Communications Chief, who insists the disputed speech excerpts were part of a broader reform message—and that Jambo TV, not Lissu, broadcast them. The defense argues Lissu intended to pressure the government for election changes, raising big questions about political speech, media responsibility, and accountability. Meanwhile, a deadly mine collapse in Morogoro claims five lives—though officials dispute the number—and the mine is shut down for seven days as authorities investigate. The case…
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