Africa: All of Africa Today – April 11, 2025

Tanzania Opposition Leader Lissu Charged With Treason

Tanzania’s opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, was charged with treason a day after his arrest following a rally in the south of the country. The charge stemmed from his nationwide campaign demanding electoral reforms under the slogan “No Reforms, No Election” ahead of the October polls, where he was expected to challenge President Samia Suluhu Hassan. She first came to power in 2021 after the death of her predecessor, John Magufuli. She was…