Tanzania, July 9 -- Arusha. The opposition Chadema in the Northern Zone has condemned the arrest and continued detention of four of its leaders from Tanga and Manyara regions over allegations that they coordinated demonstrations planned for July 7, 2026.

The detained leaders are Chadema Handeni Rural Secretary Ramia Kisalazo, who is being held at Handeni Police Station; Tanga Regional women wing (Bawacha) Secretary, Ms Nusura Kihiyo, and Korogwe Constituency Chairperson, Mr Ezekiel Mbwilo, who are being held at Korogwe Police Station; and youth wing (Bavicha) Mbulu District Secretary, Mr Emanuel Hhari, who is detained in Babati.

Speaking on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Chadema Northern Zone Secretary, Mr Yohana Kaunya, said the leaders were...