Tag: Protest
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Police Release Protesters Arrested at #EndSARS Memorial in Lagos
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The Lagos State police command has released at least 22 individuals who were arrested during the #EndSARS memorial protest held on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the Lekki tollgate. The protest, which aimed to honor those who lost their lives during the 2020 #EndSARS demonstrations, was met with heavy police…
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Kenya’s Unhealed Wounds – Amnesty International Demand Justice for Protest Deaths
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Amnesty International has called on the Kenyan government to investigate the deaths and disappearances of protestors during demonstrations that shook the country earlier this year. Human rights groups report that over 60 people were killed during weeks of unrest, with many more disappearing in the aftermath. The protests, led primarily…
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Ghana Protests: Voices Rise Against Economic Mismanagement and Mining Crisis
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In the heart of Accra, protesters took to the streets, decrying the government’s handling of the economy. The demonstrators demanded the resignation of the Bank of Ghana’s Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, and his deputies, citing the central bank’s role in worsening economic conditions. The protest, organized by Democracy Hub, aimed…
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Breaking the Chains: Lawyers Secure Freedom for Kano Protesters
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In a bold display of defiance against injustice, lawyers have successfully secured the release of six brave protesters in Kano State. These individuals were among the many who risked their lives to demand a better future for Nigeria. The Citizens’ Liberties Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) played a…
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#EndBadGovernanceProtest: A Chorus of Demands as the Anti-Bad Government Protest Approaches
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#EndBadGovernanceProtest: Diverse demands surface as the protest nears, from constitutional changes to living wages and security reforms, with escalating calls for drastic actions. As the clock ticks down to the highly anticipated Anti-Bad Government protest, a wave of varied demands has surfaced on social media, reflecting the multifaceted grievances and…
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Anti-Bad Government Protest: A Call for Change or a Prelude to Chaos
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Anti-bad government protest: Evaluates whether these demonstrations are genuine calls for reform or merely spark chaos due to hidden agendas and unclear objectives. As the atmosphere thickens with anticipation for the August 1 nationwide protest, Nigerian youths find themselves at a crossroads. The protest, ostensibly organized to highlight economic hardships,…
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Shuaibu Yushau Desperate Climb: Nigeria’s Cry for Change Reaches New Heights
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Shuaibu Yushau climbed an Abuja mast to protest Nigeria’s crises. Rescued by police, he faces charges. His act highlights dire issues but emphasizes suicide is never a solution. In a poignant yet dramatic display of dissent, Shuaibu Yushau scaled the towering mast of Aso Television and Radio in Abuja, driven…
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Kenya Youths Protest: A Grim Déjà Vu for African Youth Movements
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Kenya youths protest echoes Nigeria’s unrest, raising questions on handling African youth movements and a troubling déjà vu for the continent. As Kenya’s youths echo the fervor of Nigeria’s #EndSARS movement, one can’t help but question: is this the standard response to youth-led protests in Africa? Protests against police brutality…