Tanzania, Aug. 28 -- Dar es Salaam. A tense exchange unfolded in court yesterday as Chadema chairman Tundu Lissu and the prosecution traded questions and answers over his understanding of the law, constitutional rights and the legality of protests against laws he considers unjust.

Lissu, who is defending himself against a treason charge, was being cross-examined by Principal State Attorney Nassoro Katuga before a three-judge panel of the High Court sitting in Dar es Salaam.

The exchange formed part of the prosecution's effort to challenge Lissu's defence after the court ruled on August 21, 2026 that he had a case to answer following evidence from 17 prosecution witnesses.

Lissu is charged under Section 39(2)(d) of the Penal Code, with ...