Category: Protests
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🇨🇮 Ivory Coast Erupts in Unprecedented Protests as Soldiers and Civilians Unite Against Ouattara’s Extended Rule
Abidjan, August 9, 2025 – In an extraordinary and rare show of unity, soldiers and civilians have taken to the streets across Ivory Coast, forming a powerful alliance in protest against President Alassane Ouattara’s decision to pursue a controversial fourth term. The unfolding crisis reflects not only the anxieties of Ivorians but also the mounting…
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🇱🇷 Liberians Protest Against President Boakai’s Government Over Corruption and Economic Mismanagement
Monrovia, Liberia – Thousands of Liberians have taken to the streets in protest against President Joseph Boakai’s administration, accusing it of widespread corruption and economic mismanagement. The demonstrations, which have grown in size over recent weeks, reflect growing frustration over rising living costs, unemployment, and allegations of graft within the government. Protesters in the capital,…
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🇱🇷 Liberia: Teachers Distance From Planned Protest
Monrovia, Liberia; July 17, 2025 The National Teachers’ Association of Liberia (NTAL) distances itself from protest being organized by the Solidarity of Trust for a New Day (STAND) and the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) Youth League. The NTAL, in a press statement, urged all its members to refrain from associating the Association with political…
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🇹🇬 Togo’s president faces calls to resign after protests over new role allowing indefinite rule
Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé is facing growing pressure following a government clampdown on protests calling for his resignation over recent changes in the constitution that could effectively keep him in power indefinitely. Activists on Tuesday condemned the arrest and alleged maltreatment of dozens of people following staged protests late last week in Togo’s capital, Lomé,…
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🇨🇮 Ivory Coast: 5 dead in clashes at Bouaké prison
Five inmates at an Ivory Coast prison were killed when a routine search turned into a violent clash, authorities said Wednesday. Prisoners in Bouaké , the country’s second-largest city, reacted with “hostility” to a routine search for contraband on Tuesday, prosecutor Abel Nangbelé Yeo said in a statement. Five prisoners were killed and 29 people,…
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🇲🇿 Mozambique opens new parliament amid strikes and protests
Mozambique’s 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…
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🇰🇪 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. However, a dark cloud loomed over these protests – systematic police brutality. Excessive Force and Impunity Reports by…
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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…
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🇬🇭 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…
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🇲🇿Mozambique’s Ruling Party Calls for Calm Amid Post-Election Unrest
Mozambique is facing heightened tensions following last month’s 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…
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