51 officials arrested and charged with terrorism over planned July protests, opposition says
Prosecutors say the accused planned terrorist acts and encouraged attacks on police, with 27 Chadema leaders and members already arraigned, the party said.
- Tanzania's main opposition party Chadema said Saturday that 51 of its officials were arrested and charged with terrorism, accusing the government of using law enforcement to intimidate critics.
- The arrests followed planned demonstrations on July 7, 2026, during the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair, a date marking the ruling party's formation and associated with pro-democracy protests seeking democratic reforms after the disputed October 2025 election.
- Among the accused are four university students—Noah Mwalwange, 23, Gwamaka Mboka, 28, Rojazi Mpwani, 21, and Augustino Wasinyo, 25—University of Dodoma lecturer Melkisedek Kaijage, held for 15 days before his July 23 arraignment, and driver Jasiri Mwasumbi, 29.
- All accused were remanded in custody on non-bailable terrorism charges, with convictions carrying sentences of 10 years to life imprisonment; Chadema chairman Tundu Lissu faces identical charges ineligible for bail.
- Cases are scheduled for mention on August 5 and August 6, 2026, with some accused still detained at police stations in Dar es Salaam, Iringa and Shinyanga; the government has not commented on the charges but previously denied allegations of political repression.
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51 Tanzanian officials arrested, charged with terrorism over planned July protests, opposition says
Tanzania's main opposition party on Saturday said 51 of its officials were arrested and charged with terrorism, accusing the government of using law enforcement to intimidate critics.
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51 officials arrested and charged with terrorism over planned July protests, opposition says
Tanzania’s main opposition party says 51 of its officials have been arrested and charged with terrorism, accusing the government of using law enforcement to intimidate critics.
Over 20 opposition figures, Udom lecturer face terrorism charges in Tanzania
More than 20 members of the opposition party Chadema, have been arraigned before courts in different regions and charged with terrorism and economic sabotage offences.
23 Chadema Supporters Charged with Alleged Terrorism Conspiracy
23 people, who are leaders and members of CHADEMA in Mwanza City, have been arraigned at the Mwanza High Court on charges of planning to commit acts of terrorism. While reading the charge sheet No. 1637/2026, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Counsel Maugo, said that between different dates from June 25 to July 6, 2026, at different times in Ilemela and Nyamagana districts, the accused participated in terrorism meetings where they planned t…
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