Tanzania’s most prominent opposition leader has appeared in court to face treason charges. Tundu Lissu was arrested in April after calling for electoral reforms ahead of October’s general election.

Tanzania's main opposition leader Tundu Lissu has appeared in court for the first time since his arrest on treason charges last month, telling his supporters not to fear. He raised his fist in a gesture of defiance and told his supporters: "You will be fine.

Tanzania's main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, has appeared in court on charges of treason for which, if convicted, he could face the death penalty. The Chadema party leader was arrested on April 9 after his rallying call for "no reforms,