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A Tanzanian lecturer was arrested for allegedly inciting protest in class, sparking concerns over academic freedom and state repression.
A University of Dodoma lecturer was arrested on December 9, 2025, after allegedly inciting protest during a December 8 class, according to the University of Dodoma Academic Staff Association.
Police raided his home, seized belongings, and detained him before releasing him on bail.
The association claims the remarks were secretly recorded by a student informant and reports the incident reflects growing state surveillance and repression.
Tanzania’s Minister for Education stated the arrest may relate to actions outside the classroom and emphasized that academic misconduct should be handled internally, not through police intervention.
The case has raised concerns over academic freedom, government overreach, and the safety of educators, particularly following post-election unrest and reported internet blackouts.
Un profesor tanzano fue arrestado por presuntamente incitar a la protesta en clase, lo que provocó preocupaciones sobre la libertad académica y la represión estatal.