Lawyers’ lobbies defend Tanzanian comrade facing chopping block

Tanganyika Law Society President Boniface Mwabukusi faces removal from Tanzania’s advocates’ roll after the government accused him of political activism. The charges stem from professional misconduct related to his remarks about opposition leader Tundu Lissu’s prolonged pre-trial detention, which began in April 2025. Mwabukusi's legal advocates are defending him, viewing the case as politically motivated. The case reflects escalating political tensions in Tanzania.