Tanzania bans opposition youth day gathering

Tanzanian opposition stalwart Tundu Lissu (C) reacts to supporters upon his return after about five years in exile, at the Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam on January 25, 2023. [AFP]

Tanzanian police on Sunday announced a ban on a planned youth gathering of the main opposition party Chadema, accusing them of planning violent demonstrations.

Chadema's youth wing had announced on Saturday that about 10,000 youngsters were expected to meet in the southwestern city of Mbeya to mark International Youth Day on Monday under the slogan "Take charge of your future".