The Tanzania treason cases involving more than 240 young people have become one of the most controversial outcomes of the post-election period. The charges emerged in late October and early November, when police began presenting groups of young defendants to regional courts across the country. Treason is one of the most severe offenses in Tanzanian…
CNN Investigation Tanzania Sparks Government Backlash The CNN investigation Tanzania released on November 21 2025 presented evidence from videos, satellite images and medical testimony related to the unrest that followed the national election. The report quickly triggered a government backlash because its findings challenged Samia Suluhu’s narrative. Verified Footage and Forensic Analysis CNN authenticated several…
The arrest of Clemence Mwandambo on the 22nd of November, 2025, a nursery school teacher from Mbeya, has become a striking example of Tanzania’s shrinking space for free expression. What began as straightforward online criticism has been treated as a serious criminal matter, showing the extent to which the government is tightening control over public…
