Thousands of people rallied across South Africa on Tuesday in support of a seven-year-old girl allegedly raped at school last year and to demand justice for the child. The girl,…
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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…