Tag: Protest
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🇹🇿 Fears of new clashes as police in Tanzania outlaw Independence Day protests
Police in Tanzania have announced that any protests during next week’s Independence Day would be illegal. The news is raising concerns of further clashes after last month’s post-election violence. President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s victory in the October presidential vote triggered protests across the country after her main rivals were disqualified. Hundreds of people were killed,…
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🇹🇿 Tanzanian activist blocked from Instagram after mobilising election protests
Prominent Tanzanian activist Mange Kimambi has accused the government of instigating the removal of her social media accounts that she has been using to mobilise Tanzanians against the government. The former fashion model-turned-activist, who is based in the US, is an outspoken critic of President Samia Suluhu Hassan and had nearly three million followers on…
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🇺🇳🇹🇿 UN Sounds Alarm on Post-Election Violence and Crackdown in Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – The United Nations has issued a formal expression of concern over harrowing reports of deadly violence in Tanzania, allegedly perpetrated by government security forces against citizens. The situation stems from the political turmoil that has engulfed the country following the contentious re-election of President Samia Suluhu Hassan on October 29.…
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🇹🇿🇷🇺 Russian Tourists Stranded in Tanzania as Election Violence Disrupts Travel
Political Unrest and Its Impact on Tourism DAR ES SALAAM – Approximately 500 Russian tourists currently find themselves stranded across Tanzania as political unrest and violent protests following the country’s October 29 general election have led to significant flight disruptions and communication outages across the East African nation . The situation has created a stark…
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🇨🇮 Opposition in Côte d’Ivoire to hold protest on 11 October
On Saturday, 11 October, a protest march organised by the opposition platform “United Front” will take place in Côte d’Ivoire ahead of the presidential election, the platform’s representative Habiba Touré announced. “All activists and supporters, as well as all Ivorians who aspire to justice, democracy and peace, are invited to take part in this national…
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🇺🇸 American soldiers in American cities
By Helene CooperI am a Pentagon correspondent for The Times This week, President Trump told hundreds of top U.S. military commanders where they should set their sights. Not Ukraine. Not Taiwan. Not Poland, Romania, Estonia or Denmark — the NATO allies whose airspaces have recently been violated by Russian drones. The president instead chose San…
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Nepal protests grow more violent as protesters torch government buildings, attack politicians
Protests against Nepal’s short-lived ban on social media grew increasingly violent Tuesday as demonstrators set government buildings and politicians’ homes on fire and attacked some leaders. The prime minister resigned amid widening criticism of the country’s political elite. The resignation appeared to have little effect on the unrest. Tens of thousands of protesters remained on…
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🇨🇮 Former defence minister arrested in Côte d’Ivoire after anti-government protests
In Côte d’Ivoire, former defence minister Moïse Lida Kouassi and former ambassador Boubakar Koné, members of the opposition African Peoples’ Party – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), which also includes former president Laurent Gbagbo, have been detained following anti-government demonstrations, AFP reported, citing party representatives. The party members were arrested after the 9–10 August protests and charged…
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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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Somaliland leader freezes internet price hike amid planned protests
The authorities of the unrecognised state of Somaliland have agreed with telecom operators to suspend a recently announced increase in tariffs for internet and mobile communication services amid planned protests, President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi said in an address. He announced a temporary freeze on the decision by telecommunications giants Telesom and Somtel to raise prices…
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