insert_link Africa Nigerian authorities warn against violent protests Nigeria is bracing for nationwide protests over the high cost of living, with authorities cautioning against violent demonstrations similar to those in Kenya that led to a government reversal on new taxes. The AFP news agency reports that while facing severe inflation and a devalued naira after President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms, the #EndbadGovernanceinNigeria movement has gained traction online. As inflation skyrockets, many poor Nigerians have had to skip meals […] todayAugust 1, 2024 11
insert_link Africa Nigeria police fire tear gas on hardship protests By Laurie Churchman Nigerian police fired tear gas on Thursday to break up several hundred protesters in the northern city of Kano and in the capital Abuja where demonstrators had joined in nationwide rallies against the high cost of living. Africa's most populous country is struggling with soaring inflation and a sharply devalued naira after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ended a costly fuel subsidy and liberalised the […] todayAugust 1, 2024 35
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s planned protests: What we know By Laurie Churchman with Aminu Abubakar in Kano Politicians and the army have warned people against taking to the streets, but organisers say government failings have left them little choice. Both sides have made comparisons with recent protests in Kenya that forced the government to withdraw new taxes, but it is not clear what shape the rallies could take in Nigeria. With demonstrations set to start on […] todayJuly 29, 2024 18