Tanzanian Artist Sentenced To Two Years Or $2,000 Fine For Burning President’s Photo

A Tanzanian portrait artist accused of setting fire to a photograph of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has been sentenced to either two years in prison or a fine of $2,000 (£1,600) after being convicted of cybercrimes.

Shadrack Chaula was detained for allegedly creating a viral video where he burns a picture of President Hassan while verbally attacking her.