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Gambia Bans Protests Without Permits After Blackout Unrest Erupts Ahead of December Election
Gambia’s police chief has banned all public protests without official permits after days of violent demonstrations over prolonged power cuts, a move that...
Gambia Protests Turn Chaotic as Power Outages Worsen Ahead of December Elections
Thousands of Gambians took to the streets overnight in Banjul and surrounding cities, burning tyres and blocking roads to protest prolonged power blackouts...
Thousands Protest in Eastern Congo Against Proposed Constitutional Changes Allowing Tshisekedi Third Term
Thousands of people took to the streets in the eastern Congolese cities of Goma and Bukavu on Tuesday to protest against proposed constitutional...
Ivory Coast Rushes to Calm Cocoa Farmer Protests as Unpaid Beans Rot and Crisis Spirals
The world’s top cocoa producer is rushing to defuse an escalating crisis in its rural heartland, where unpaid farmers blocked roads and clashed...
Peter Obi Joins Protest at National Assembly Over Election Reforms
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi joined protesters at the National Assembly in Abuja, where demonstrators gathered to demand full electronic transmission of election...
Guinea Bissau Junta Bans Protests Ahead of ECOWAS Visit
Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities have tightened control over the country ahead of a crucial mission by the Economic Community of West African States. On...
Five Years After EndSARS, Nigerians Urged To Light Candles In Memory Of Fallen Protesters
As Nigeria marks five years since the 2020 EndSARS protests, a coalition known as Concerned Nigerians has called on citizens across the country...
“No World Cup, Health Comes First”- Moroccan Gen Z Protesters
A group of young protesters in Morocco, known as Gen Z 212, has championed the movement on gaming and streaming platforms, including Discord...
Côte d’Ivoire Bans Protests Ahead Of October Elections
Côte d’Ivoire has banned protests in the country ahead of its presidential election on October 25. In a statement released on October 2,...
Mass Protests Erupt In Côte d’Ivoire As Opposition Leaders Barred from Election And President Ouattara Pushes For Fourth Term
Thousands of Ivorians took to the streets of Abidjan on Saturday to protest the exclusion of prominent opposition leaders from the upcoming presidential...
IMF in Africa: Fueling Poverty, Protests, and Public Sector Cuts Across the Continent
For decades, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been a central player in shaping Africa’s economic landscape. With its reach extending across nearly...
IMF-Backed Fuel Subsidy Removal Triggers Deadly Protests in Angola, Leaving 22 Dead and Over 1,200 Arrested
At least 22 people have been killed and more than 1,200 arrested following violent protests across Angola, sparked by the government’s controversial decision...