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July 28, 2024

Nigerians can protest but we want organisers’ names: Police

“It is essential to know who is planning the assembly (protests) in each state,” the statement read.

Adejobi Olumuyiwa
July 28, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian military memo orders special squadrons to wear combat camouflage, prepare to crush economic protests across Lagos

The signal, which also restricts administrative leaves and regular passes for service members, underscored the Tinubu administration’s anxiety over the upcoming demonstrations.

Nigerian soldiers and citizen protesters
July 25, 2024

Katsina APC support groups reject planned nationwide youth protests

Mr Dahiru urged youths in the state to keep praying for the progress and development of the state and the country in general.

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July 5, 2024

Ruto caves in; condoles with slain protesters, promises support for injured 

“The last two weeks have been a difficult time for us, a country where Kenyans have lost their lives, many injured, and property destroyed,” said Mr Ruto.

Ruto and demonstrators
July 5, 2024

Ruto scraps budget for first lady’s office, dissolves 40 agencies amid protests

On Friday, President William Ruto took a decisive step, scrapping the budget for the offices of Kenya’s first and second ladies after nationwide protests.

Ruto and Kenyan protesters
July 2, 2024

Mauritanian government shuts down internet services amid post-election protests

Protesters took to the streets on Monday evening in the capital Nouakchott, the coastal city of Nouadhibou, Zouérat in the north, and Rosso in the south-west.

Protest in Mauritania
May 29, 2024

Gov. Yusuf bans public protests in Kano

“We caution student groups against being manipulated by troublemakers.’’

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
August 30, 2023

Protests grow in Pakistan over govt’s refusal to slash power bills

A massive increase in the price of electricity triggered protests across major cities.

Protest in Pakistan
July 3, 2023

Iran warns citizens against trips to France amid violent protests

Mr Kanaani was commenting on the ongoing protests in France sparked by a policeman’s fatal shooting of a teenager.

Protesters clash with police in Nanterre
June 29, 2023

Violent protests continue to rock France over police killing of 17-year old

The boy, identified as Naël, was killed during a traffic stop in the Paris suburb of Nanterre.

Protesters clash with police in Nanterre