Africa

Nigeria’s President calls for an end to nationwide protests

today5 August, 2024

Background

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has revealed that demonstrations last week that led to the deaths of at least 21 people had a political agenda and were meant to undermine his government. Tinubu, in his first public speech since the protests began on 1 August 2024, called for a suspension of demonstrations. Tesem Akende reports.

 

Written by: Tonata Kadhila