Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu faced a treason trial in Dar es Salaam, weeks before a national election his party is banned from. Lissu, who came second in the 2020 presidential election, was arrested in April for allegedly inciting rebellion against the upcoming elections.

• Lissu's party, CHADEMA, was barred from contesting the election after failing to sign a code of conduct.
• The trial started with Lissu pleading not guilty, and his lawyer claiming the charges are politically motivated.
• President Samia Suluhu Hassan, expected to win the October 29 election, faces criticism over human rights amidst alleged abductions of government critics.