A prominent opposition politician in Tanzania has been charged with using abusive language against President Magufuli after he allegedly called him a dictator and accused him of making government appointments based on favouritism and nepotism. He is due to make a second court appearance on Thursday to press for bail. In court on Monday, the prosecution said Lissu should be refused bail as he has repeatedly made seditious remarks. Magufuli has been increasingly accused by his critics of intolerance since he won elections by a landslide in 2015. But his supporters say he is tackling corruption, and guaranteeing stability in the East African state.

Source: The Star July 25, 2017 11:15 UTC