Politics● Elevated1h ago · Nov 6, 2026, 9:33 AM
Tanzanian opposition leader found guilty of inciting treason
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from BBC World · Sub-Saharan Africa
The 58-year-old, who has been detained since April last year, was acquitted of the more serious charge of treason.
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