Tanzanian journalist to spend Christmas in jail

Any hopes that Tanzanian investigative journalist Erick Kabendera would be out of prison by Christmas have been dashed as his case has been postponed for a 10th time.

Mr Kabdendera, detained since July, has been charged with money laundering, tax evasion and leading organised crime.

These are not bailable offences.

Amnesty International described his arrest as "an assault on press freedom" and diplomats expressed concern over the initial handling of the case.