
Catholic Church Warns Clergy Against Political Campaigning Ahead of Tanzania’s 2025 Election
The warning comes amid growing concerns about the credibility of an election where major opposition candidates have been excluded from the race.

The warning comes amid growing concerns about the credibility of an election where major opposition candidates have been excluded from the race.

Armed police officers encircled TLS offices Monday morning, preventing a planned peaceful demonstration against the recent assault of a lawyer by police within a courthouse.

Tanzania’s Chief Justice urged prison officials to uphold the presumption of innocence and avoid treating accused persons as convicted criminals.

Tanzania’s ACT Wazalendo announced dual High Court hearings for Monday: a constitutional challenge before a three-judge bench and a separate case against the Registrar of Political Parties.

Samia calls for supporters to come out in large number during voting day citing security organs are well organized

In our briefing today:
Legal Battle Intensifies in Lissu Treason Trial as Prosecution Defends Charges;
Nine Dead in Dodoma Bus Crash as Tanzania’s Road Carnage Continues;
Tanzania Unveils Three-Year Strategy to Boost Domestic Revenue;
Student’s Horrific Murder Spotlights Tanzania’s Violence Against Women and Missing Persons Crisis;
Lucy Shayo: Tanzanian Opposition Member Charged Under Online Content Laws;
Six Business Owners Arraigned Over Deadly Kariakoo Building Collapse.

Critics say the case is part of a wider crackdown on dissent ahead of the country’s general election.

In our briefing today: Tanzanian Court Adjourns Lissu Treason Trial Amid Renewed Tensions Over Courtroom Access;
Tanzania’s Deadly Week: 17 Lives Lost in Three Separate Road Accidents Expose Nation’s Road Safety Crisis;
Tanzania’s Commission for Human Rights Urges Police to Act Professionally, Avoid Unnecessary Tension Ahead of the Election;
JamiiForums Founder Warns of ‘Killing Local Innovation’ Following 90-Day TCRA Ban.

The Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance (CHRAGG) has called on the Tanzania Police Force to observe professionalism and avoid unnecessary tension during the

Luhaga Mpina removed from presidential ballot just two days after being formally nominated following High Court ruling that declared his initial disqualification unconstitutional
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