Tanzania : opposition leader stands trial

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu attempted to reassure his cheering supporters who had gathered to show their support as he appeared in court on treason charges on Monday. His Chadema party accuses the ruling CCM of repression. It has governed the country since 1977 and now looks set to face little serious opposition in October’s elections, as Chadema has been disqualified from the race. Several Kenyan politicians were deported while trying to attend Lissu’s trial.