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Lawyers’ lobbies defend Tanzanian comrade facing chopping block

The Tanzanian Attorney-General initiated ethics charges against lawyer Boniface Mwabukusi, accusing him of using unprofessional language and violating ethical standards required of advocates during his public advocacy and commentary.

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By  Luke Anami

Correspondent in Nairobi, Kenya

Nation Media Group

Tanganyika Law Society President Boniface Mwabukusi is facing removal from Tanzania’s advocates’ roll after the government accused him of engaging in political activism.

The case stems from professional misconduct charges brought by Tanzania’s Attorney-General over Mwabukusi’s remarks about opposition leader Tundu Lissu’s prolonged pre-trial detention, which began in April 2025.

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