Political Unrest

Mozambique Faces Growing Unrest as Opposition Plans Mass Rally

Mozambique is bracing for a potential escalation of unrest following the election of President Daniel Chapo in October. According to Deutsche Welle, today, opposition-led demonstrations in the capital, Maputo, are expected to culminate in a large rally, raising concerns about increased violence and riots. An analyst noted that due to the long-standing repressive nature of the country’s regime, violence has increasingly become the only way to engage effectively with those […]

November 7, 2024 19

Africa

Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Detained on Incitement Charges

Renowned Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has been detained by police on accusations of inciting violence, according to his wife, who reported that six masked individuals took him from their home. BBC Africa indicates that Mwangi’s detention follows his recent call for an anti-government protest at a marathon in Nairobi set for Sunday. Police spokesperson Resila Onyango confirmed Mwangi’s custody but did not offer further information.

October 28, 2024 10

Africa

Frelimo Extends 49-Year Rule as Daniel Chapo Wins Mozambique’s Contentious Election

Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, has won the country's divisive election, with its presidential candidate, Daniel Chapo, securing 71% of the vote, reports BBC Africa. Chapo will succeed Filipe Nyusi as president, marking a new era with the first post-independence leader. His closest challenger, Venancio Mondlane, received 20% of the vote. Violent protests and a heavy police presence have followed the announcement of the results, with several fatalities reported.

October 25, 2024 42

World

Pakistan clamps down on protests

Pakistan's government is clamping down on mass demonstrations, a day former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party said it would hold a public protest in the capital city of Islamabad this week. Khan's supporters and party leaders held several demonstrations last month, demanding he be released from jail.

October 2, 2024 58

Africa

Detained opposition leaders released in Tanzania

Tanzania has released 520 opposition members who were detained in a bid to prevent them from holding a youth rally that the authorities said could have triggered unrest. Bloomberg Africa reports that those freed late Monday without any charges include Chadema party Chairperson Freeman Mbowe and his deputy Tundu Lissu. Authorities banned an International Youth Day gathering that had been planned for Monday in the central Mbeya region, alleging that Chadema’s […]

August 13, 2024 8

World

Bangladesh Prime Minister resigns and flees amidst unrest

Bangladesh's long-serving Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country amidst escalating unrest. Reports indicate that Hasina has sought refuge in India as thousands of demonstrators advanced towards her official residence. Neha Poonia has more. The situation remains fluid, with uncertainty surrounding the immediate future of Bangladesh's leadership. The Army chief is scheduled to address the nation later today, with plans for forming an interim government. […]

August 5, 2024 37

Africa

Scattered anti-government protests in Kenya

By Hillary Orinde Hundreds of protesters took to the streets across Kenyan towns on Tuesday in defiance of a police ban, the latest in a series of demonstrations that have rocked the East African nation. Activists led by young Gen-Z Kenyans launched peaceful rallies last month over steep tax increases but they spiralled into deadly violence, before morphing into wider anger against President William Ruto's government. […]

July 23, 2024 16

Africa

Demonstrators in Kenya prepare to resume protests

Protestors in Kenya are preparing to resume demonstrations despite President Ruto declining to sign the finance bill into law. They aim to 'occupy State House,' insisting only Ruto's resignation will satisfy them. Isabel Nakirya reports. Analysts said that while the finance bill initially triggered the protests, they have now expanded to reflect broad dissatisfaction with the government. Protesters in Nairobi told Al Jazeera they are demanding the president's resignation. […]

June 27, 2024 25

Africa

Ethiopia’s peace pacts with the Oromo Liberation Front have failed: here’s what was missing

By Marew Abebe Salemot, Debark University Two attempts have been made over the past six years to broker peace between the Ethiopian government and the armed rebel group Oromo Liberation Front. The armed group was formed half a century ago with the goal of carving out an independent state for Oromia, the country’s largest regional state. Both attempts at brokering peace – in 2018 and again in […]

February 22, 2024 17