Tanzania govt to respond to US, UK concerns over detained journalist

 The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs Dr Augustine Mahiga

What you need to know:

  • US and UK say they are particularly concerned about a recent case — the irregular handling of the arrest, detention, and indictment of investigative journalist Erick Kabendera, including the fact that he was denied access to a lawyer in the early stages of his detention, contrary to the Criminal Procedures Act.