Category: Protests
๐ฒ๐ฟ Mozambique opens new parliament amid strikes and protests
Mozambiqueโs new parliament was sworn in on Monday in Maputo under tight security, as opposition-led protests and a general strike turned the city into a ghost town. Opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, who continues to challenge the results of the October 9 election, called for the strike to protest alleged electoral fraud. The swearing-in saw about…
๐ฐ๐ช A Shadow Over Kenya: Police Brutality During Gen-Z Anti-Government Protests
Kenya witnessed a wave of anti-government protests by Gen-Z youth from June to December 2024. While the initial spark was a proposed tax hike, the demonstrations swiftly evolved into a nationwide call for government accountability and reform.ย However, a dark cloud loomed over these protests –ย systematic police brutality. Excessive Force and Impunity Reports by…
Political Turmoil in Liberia: Speaker Koffa’s Removal and the Legal Clash of Cllr. Sherman vs. Cllr. Gongloe
In recent months, Liberia has witnessed significant political turbulence centered around the attempted removal of House Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa. This situation has not only disrupted legislative proceedings but has also led to public unrest and raised questions about the nation’s commitment to democratic principles. Background on Speaker Koffa’s Removal On October 18, 2024, approximately…
๐ฌ๐ญ Police in Ghana have arrested more than 100 people
Police in Ghana have arrested more than 100 people – mostly opposition supporters of President-elect John Mahama – over acts of lawlessness. Supporters of the newly elected president who want jobs have allegedly attacked some state institutions, looted properties, and engaged in disturbances that have left some police and military personnel injured. The irate supporters…
๐ฒ๐ฟMozambiqueโs Ruling Party Calls for Calm Amid Post-Election Unrest
Mozambique is facing heightened tensions following last monthโs presidential election, as protests over the disputed results have turned deadly. The ruling party, Frelimo, has appealed for peace amidst escalating violence and calls for justice by opposition groups. Election Dispute Sparks Violence The protests erupted after opposition leader Venancio Mondlane rejected the election results, which declared…
๐จ๐ฎ Ivory Coast: Parties begin preps for 2025 presidential election
Former Ivorian Prime Minister Pascal Affi N’Guessan was on Saturday named candidate for the Popular Ivorian Front (FPI) in the 2025 presidential election. At a congress in Yamoussoukro, the Ivorian capital, N’Guessan was re-elected president of the FPI with 99.34% of the votes cast by some 4,500 voters. The FPI is the party of former…
๐ฒ๐ฟ Three killed, 66 injured in Mozambique protests
Mozambique’s largest hospital said on Friday at least three people were killed and 66 injured during clashes between police and protesters the day before over the disputed presidential election. The fatalities add to at least 18 people killed in earlier protests since the October 9 poll, which the opposition claims was rigged. Some groups have…
๐ณ๐ฌ 29 Nigerian children may be sentenced to death for protesting against cost-of-living crisis
Twenty-nine children could be facing the death penalty in Nigeria after they were arraigned Friday for participating in a protest against the countryโs record cost-of-living crisis. Four of them collapsed in court due to exhaustion before they could enter a plea. A total of 76 protesters were charged with 10 felony counts, including treason, destruction…
๐ฒ๐ฟ At Least 10 Shot Dead in Mozambique Post-Election Protests
At least 10 people were shot dead and another 63 injured by gunfire during post-election protests in Mozambique last week, medical associations said on Wednesday, as the country braced for further demonstrations. Protests broke out before and after Mozambique’s electoral commission announced that ruling party Frelimo had won an Oct. 9 poll, extending its 49…
Mozambique police clash with opposition protesters after disputed election
Mozambique police on Monday fired teargas at protesters in the capital Maputo who had gathered at the scene where two opposition party figures were shot dead on Saturday after a disputed election. The full results of Mozambique’s Oct. 9 national election are expected this week, with early results showing that the ruling party Frelimo is…
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