Tanzania Opposition Leader Gets 4 Years for Incitement

Tanzania's main opposition leader has been sentenced to four years in prison for incitement, a move likely to heighten political tensions in the East African country. The court ruled that the politician's remarks were intended to provoke unlawful assembly. Incitement means encouraging others to break the law or act violently. The opposition leader denies any wrongdoing. His party says the sentence is politically motivated and plans to appeal. The case has drawn international attention, with rights groups warning it could undermine democratic freedoms ahead of future elections.