According to reporting by BBC Africa, a 58-year-old Tanzanian opposition leader has been found guilty of inciting unrest, while being acquitted of treason charges.

The politician has been held in detention since April of last year. Throughout the trial, he has maintained his innocence, stating that the charges against him are politically motivated.

While the acquittal on treason charges removes the most severe allegation against him, the conviction for inciting unrest marks a significant legal outcome for the opposition figure.

Readers can find the full original report on BBC Africa.

Source: BBC Africa