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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

peaceful protests

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Africa

Kenya youth protesters gear up for nationwide strike

        By Rose TROUP BUCHANAN     Kenya braced for a national strike Tuesday following a call by youth protesters for a sweeping shutdown, as opposition to the government's proposed tax hikes gathers momentum. The mainly Gen-Z-led demonstrations have taken President William Ruto's government by surprise, with the Kenyan leader saying over the weekend that he was ready to speak to the protesters. Discontent over the already […]

todayJune 25, 2024 42 2

Africa

The rise of Africa’s Gen Zs: From TikTok, X to the streets

          By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency     On June 18, 2024, thousands of young Kenyans took to the streets to oppose proposed tax reforms, marking a significant shift in the landscape of youth activism and advocacy in Africa. Within hours, a colourful image that captures the essence of a youthful crowd in trendy attire protesting on the streets of Nairobi was doing the rounds […]

todayJune 21, 2024 31

World

Senegalese urged to turn out to oppose presidential election delay

  By Alice CHANCELLOR and Soule DIA Dakar, Feb 9, 2024 (AFP) - Senegalese were urged on Friday to turn out and show their opposition to a last-minute delay of presidential polls, in a test of the balance of power between President Macky Sall and opponents. On Monday parliament backed Sall's sudden decision to postpone the February 25 election by 10 months, sparking a fierce opposition backlash and international concern. […]

todayFebruary 9, 2024 10

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