New twist as University of Dodoma lecturer Kaijage now faces terrorism charge

New twist as University of Dodoma lecturer Kaijage now faces terrorism charge

The legal saga involving University of Dodoma (Udom) lecturer Melkisedeki Kaijage has taken a new turn after prosecutors upgraded his charge to terrorism.

Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism

A Tanzanian university lecturer who was arrested earlier this month over allegations of inciting anti-government protests has now been charged with terrorism.   Melkisedek Kaijage, who works at the University of Dodoma, had appeared at a magistrate’s court to request bail after spending 15 days in police custody when the charges were changed.     He was among more than 130 people arrested over planned protests calling for democratic reforms and …