Tag: Protest
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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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๐ช๐บ This is the week Scotland was forced to confront its role in slavery, and say: โYes, that was usโ
Race is a social construct. But we must now confront the fact that it was constructed, in part, here, by so-called โgreat menโ โ our great men โ whose legacy continues to shape our country and institutions. And their legacy still causes us harm. This harm is not abstract. In 2024 alone, Police Scotland recorded 4,794…
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๐น๐ฌ Togo Opposition Urges Postponement of July Municipal Elections
A coalition of opposition parties and civil society groups in Togo has called for an indefinite postponement of the municipal elections scheduled for July 17, 2025. The demand was issued in a joint statement by the National Alliance for Change (ANC), the Democratic Forces for the Republic (FDR), and two civic organizations, Novation Internationale and…
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Former President Obama Speaks out on Immigration
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) turned 13 yesterday. Former President Obama reminded us of DACAโs promise and the need for immigration reform
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๐บ๐ธ Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Detained by ICE: A Shocking Attack on Black Leadership
In a stunning and deeply troubling development, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was reportedly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) earlier this week. The arrest of one of Americaโs most prominent Black elected officials has sent shockwaves through political and Pan-African circles, raising urgent questions about racial targeting, state repression, and the continued criminalization…
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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…
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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…
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๐ฑ๐ทLiberia: Campaigners Announce Mass Protest to Challenge Internet Price Hikes Amid Economic Hardship, Plan Marches to LTA Headquarters, Executive Mansionย
Monrovia โ When the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, under the acting management headed by Abdullah Kamara imposed a hefty fine on Lonestar Cell MTN and Orange Liberia in June this year for allegedly engaging in unhealthy business competition, it did not envisage that citizens would be greatly affected when the GSM companies cancel their promotion. Nearly…
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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…
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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…
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