Police in London arrested at least 365 people Saturday for supporting Palestine Action, at the latest and largest protest backing the group since the government banned it last month under…
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16 dead, thousands of businesses destroyed after Kenya protests
Kenya’s under-fire government on Thursday condemned protests across the country during which at least 16 people were killed and thousands of businesses ruined as “terrorism disguised as dissent”. The marches…
8 dead as Kenya anniversary protests turn violent
Marches in Kenya to mark a year since massive anti-government demos turned violent on Wednesday, with eight killed and at least 400 injured as protesters held running battles with police,…
Police break up Nigeria protest after deadly attack
Nigerian police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in the central city of Makurdi on Sunday, as anger mounted over the killing of dozens of people by gunmen in a…
Protests spread across US despite Trump threats
Protests against Donald Trump’s harsh immigration policies spread Wednesday across the United States despite a military-backed crackdown in Los Angeles and a threat by the Republican president to use “heavy…
Nigeria civil groups call for fresh hardship protests
Civil society groups in Nigeria Thursday called for fresh hardship protests next week against President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, fuel price hikes and soaring living costs. They have called for…
Civil Society Groups Condemn Tinubu Administration’s Clampdown on Civic Space
Civil Society Groups Condemn Tinubu Administration’s Clampdown on Civic Space
#EndBadGovernance: A Turning Point for Nigeria’s Economic Future?
Displeased residents from all 36 states in Nigeria started a ten-day protest campaign called #EndBadGovernance. A larger dissatisfaction with the way the current administration is managing social and economic concerns…
Protests: Kano Police Arrest 873 Suspects For Alleged Curfew Violation, Others
The Kano State Police Command said 873 suspects were arrested for taking the advantage of the 10 days of nationwide protests to commit various types of crimes and violating curfew imposed by the state government.
Emir Sanusi Blames Intelligence Failure For Violent Protest In Kano
The 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has blamed intelligence failure for the attacks on public and private properties during the #EndBadGovernance protests in Kano.
Iran executes man over killing of Guards colonel in 2022 protests
Iran executed a man on Tuesday after the courts convicted him of killing a Revolutionary Guards officer during nationwide protests in 2022, the judiciary said. “Gholamreza Rasaei was executed this…
JUST-IN: Kaduna Gov’t Imposes 24-hr Curfew On Kaduna, Zaria Cities Over Violence
JUST-IN: Kaduna Gov't Imposes 24-hr Curfew On Kaduna, Zaria Cities Over Violence
Bangladesh’s iron lady Sheikh Hasina falls after 15 years in power
Sheikh Hasina once helped rescue Bangladesh from military rule but her long rule came to a sudden end on Monday as protesters stormed her palace in Dhaka. Her 15 consecutive…