Tanzania, Aug. 17 -- Dar es Salaam. The prosecution has closed its case in the treason trial facing Chadema national chairman Tundu Lissu after calling 17 of the 30 witnesses it had listed.

The prosecution closed its case on Monday, August 17, 2026, after telling the High Court that the evidence presented was sufficient to establish its case.

Mr Lissu faces one count of treason under Section 39(2)(d) of the Penal Code, arising from remarks he allegedly made in connection with efforts to prevent the 2025 General Election from taking place.

The prosecution alleges that on April 3, 2025, in Dar es Salaam, Mr Lissu, a Tanzanian citizen, incited the public to prevent the 2025 General Election by making and publishing remarks aimed at pressu...