Court Approves Treason Trial for Lissu

The High Court of Tanzania ruled that opposition leader Tundu Lissu will stand trial on a treason charge, rejecting his bid to dismiss the case as flawed. Prosecutors said he urged Tanzanians to disrupt the October elections during a speech in April. Police arrested him soon after, and he has remained in custody. Lissu denied treason but admitted making the remarks. If convicted, he could face the death penalty.