Protests

Three days after the police arrest of Stanis Bujakera, correspondent for Jeune Afrique in the Democratic Republic of Congo, protests and calls for the journalist's release increased in Kinshasa. Stanis Bujakera is accused of "spreading…

The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has uncovered plans by some elements in parts of the country to stage violent protests to discredit the Federal Government and security agencies over sundry socio-economic matters. According…

Kenya's government and the opposition launched fresh talks aimed at resolving a bitter political feud following a spate of violent protests over the high cost of living and calls for electoral reforms. Veteran opposition leader Raila…

Restrictions on nightlife and meetings were imposed in three major cities in Ethiopia's Amhara region, including the most populous, Gondar, in the wake of protests against the dismantling of regional military forces across Ethiopia.…

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has call off a protest on Monday and would embark on dialogue with the government after two weeks of chaotic street demonstrations. Three people have died and properties and businesses been looted…

The Senegalese opposition has announced that they have postponed risky demonstrations scheduled Monday (April 3rd). Throughout the trial of politician Ousmane Sonko, tensions were high in the country. Citing broad consultations and…

Kenyan police chief announced a ban on fresh opposition demonstrations called for Monday, after protests last week degenerated into riots. "We will not allow violent demonstrations," Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome told…

The Director General of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Gubernatorial Campaign Council in Kwara state, Professor Ali Ahmad, has appealed to aggrieved protesters across the country, particularly in Kwara state, to remain calm and…

Civil society organisation Stand Up SA gathered droves of supporters to march to power utility Eskom's Sunning hill headquarters in Sandston, Johannesburg, to demand an end to load shedding and a pending electricity tariff hike.  Their…

Tens of thousands of people protested in Tel Aviv Saturday night against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government’s proposed changes to the Israeli judicial system. Despite pouring rain over the city, police estimated…