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Ghana’s NPP stages protests alleging democratic erosion under NDC rule

The New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ghana’s main opposition party, has staged protests accusing the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of undermining democratic institutions, restricting free speech, and targeting political opponents. According to Africanews, the demonstrations reflect deepening political tensions between the two parties that have shaped Ghanaian politics for decades. The NPP, which lost […]

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Zimbabwe Braces for Anti-Constitutional Amendment Protests in Harare

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Anti-riot police officers were deployed across Harare on Thursday afternoon and evening, monitoring key intersections as authorities anticipated planned protests against constitutional amendments, according to AllAfrica reporting sourced from New Zimbabwe. The deployment came as opposition activists and civil society groups called for demonstrations and a possible stay-away on Friday to oppose proposed changes to

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Protests Erupt in Tripoli as Anger Mounts Over Persistent Power Cuts

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Demonstrators took to the streets of Libya’s capital this week, blocking major roads and forcing the closure of the foreign ministry in a widening display of anger over prolonged electricity outages. The protests, which began as localized complaints, have grown into a broader civil disobedience campaign across Tripoli and its surrounding areas. From Outages to

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Tanzanian university lecturer charged with terrorism over anti-government protest allegations

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A university lecturer in Tanzania has been formally charged with terrorism offences in connection with a wave of planned anti-government protests demanding democratic reforms. The case is part of a broader crackdown in which more than 130 people have been detained across the country, according to rights groups tracking the arrests. Background of the protest

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Kenya’s ‘goons’: Rights groups warn of deepening political repression ahead of 2027 vote

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With one year to go before Kenya’s 2027 presidential election, human rights organizations are raising alarms over what they describe as the systematic deployment of political henchmen, widely referred to as “goons,” to infiltrate rallies, disrupt opposition gatherings and intimidate political rivals. Activists say the practice, while long-standing in Kenyan politics, has intensified markedly since

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Thousands rally in Addis Ababa over alleged forced recruitment in Tigray

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Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, to protest what organisers described as the forced mobilisation of civilians in the Tigray region by forces aligned with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). The march underscored mounting public anger over reports that residents in parts of the northern region have been compelled into military

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Kenyan Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Use of Hired Gangs to Suppress Dissent

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Civil society organizations in Kenya have raised concerns about what they describe as a growing reliance on hired gangs by political actors to intimidate opponents, disrupt public demonstrations, and silence dissenting voices. Rights advocates say the trend poses a serious threat to the country’s democratic credentials and civic freedoms ahead of a politically sensitive period.

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South Africa sees nationwide anti-migrant marches as thousands flee weeks of violence

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Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across South Africa on Tuesday in coordinated marches calling for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country, capping several weeks of citizen-led mobilisation that has triggered the displacement of thousands of people and left at least four dead. Police were deployed in force in major urban centres as

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Kenya marks second anniversary of deadly 2024 protests with memorial marches

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Kenyans gathered on Thursday to mark the second anniversary of the deadly June 2024 protests, returning to the streets in a renewed expression of grief, anger and political frustration that continues to challenge President William Ruto’s government. Annual marches were held across the country to commemorate those killed during the original wave of demonstrations, while

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South African MP Urges Anti-Immigrant Protesters to Remain Within the Law

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A South African member of parliament has appealed to organizers of anti-immigrant protests to conduct their demonstrations within the bounds of the law, as tensions over immigration policy continue to simmer across parts of the country. The call comes ahead of a June 30 deadline that has drawn attention from lawmakers and civil society groups

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Nairobi Under Tight Security as Kenya Marks Second Anniversary of 2024 Anti-Finance Bill Protests

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Nairobi awoke to a heavily fortified and largely deserted cityscape on Thursday as Kenyan police sealed off major routes leading into the Central Business District, citing intelligence about planned demonstrations marking the second anniversary of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests. The heavy security presence, which included roadblocks on key arteries into the city centre, transformed

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South Africa: Anti-Immigrant March Organiser Pledges Peaceful Protests, Blames Government for Possible Unrest

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The leader of a South African anti-immigrant movement has pledged that demonstrations planned for 30 June will remain peaceful, while shifting responsibility onto the government for any potential disorder that may arise during the nationwide marches. Speaking ahead of the protest action, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, who leads the group March and March, said organisers were committed

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