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High Court to Rule on Tundu Lissu's Treason Charge on August 21, 2026

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  • The High Court of Tanzania will rule on August 21, 2026, regarding Tundu Lissu's treason charge.
  • The prosecution has closed its case after calling 17 out of 30 witnesses, claiming the evidence is sufficient.
  • Tundu Lissu, who is representing himself, argues that the case does not meet the legal threshold for a prima facie case.
  • The treason charge relates to remarks made by Lissu at a meeting on April 3, 2025, about stopping the General Election and mobilizing rebellion.
  • Justice Dunstan Ndunguru is leading the three-judge panel, which includes Justices James Karayemaha and Ferdinand Kiwonde.

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The High Court will rule on Friday, August 21, on whether CHADEMA national chairperson Tundu Lissu must enter a defence in his treason trial, after the prosecution closed its case and the opposing sides made sharply different submissions on the sufficiency of its evidence.

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