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Protests

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World

Iran crash: President Raisi reported dead – what that might mean for the country and region

Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, is reported by state media to have died following a helicopter crash. Iranian Presidency Office via AP     By Eric Lob, Florida International University   Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who has been reported dead after the helicopter he was in crashed on May 19, 2024, is a consummate loyalist whose passing will be a severe blow to the country’s conservative leadership. While search and rescue teams […]

todayMay 20, 2024 47

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South Africa

S.A’s City of Tshwane is warning residents of a potentially violent protest in Hercules, Pretoria West today

S.A's City of Tshwane is warning residents of a potentially violent protest in Hercules, Pretoria West, today. Protesters are reportedly intending to barricade roads and also attack businesses and electricity installations in that area, including the local police station. Mayoral committee member for Community Safety, Grandi Theunissen, says the planned protest is unlawful and they will not tolerate any criminal behaviour:  

todayMay 20, 2024 71

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Divesting university endowments: Easier demanded than done

A ‘divest from death’ banner at a University of Oregon protest against the Israel-Hamas war on April 29, 2024. AP Photo/Jenny Kane     By Todd L. Ely, University of Colorado Denver     Campus protests expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people and objecting to Israel’s military campaign in Gaza include many calls for universities and colleges to divest – a word that basically means sell – any of their […]

todayMay 13, 2024 16

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Interview Transcripts

EXCLUSIVE: Understanding the Impact of South African Protests on Namibia: Insights from Wade Henckert

In a recent discussion, Wade Henckert shed light on the intricate relationship between protests in South Africa and their repercussions on neighboring Namibia. Delving into the economic, social, and political dimensions, Henckert offered valuable insights into how such protests could influence Namibia's landscape. Economic Ripples and Regional Trade Flows Henckert highlighted the significant economic impact of strikes, particularly in vital sectors like transportation and mining, which can disrupt regional trade […]

todayMay 6, 2024 11

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Africa

Uganda’s tax system isn’t bringing in enough revenue but is targeting small business the answer?

      By Maria Jouste, United Nations University   Uganda, with a fiscal deficit of 5.6% in 2023, has increasingly turned to local resources to make up for its revenue shortfall since the World Bank suspended its funding on 8 August 2023 over the country’s anti-homosexuality law. In early April 2024, traders in downtown Kampala protested against what they saw as high taxes and harsh enforcement tactics of the […]

todayApril 29, 2024 8

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Analyzing Namibian Universities and the Unlikelihood of Protests: Insights from Political Analyst and Professor Ndumba Kamwanya

Political analyst and professor Ndumba Kamwanya shared his perspective on the potential for large-scale protests within Namibian universities. Contrary to the tumultuous scenes witnessed in other parts of the world, Kamwanya suggests that such protests are unlikely to occur within the academic institutions of Namibia. Reflecting on the current state of Namibian higher education, Kamwanya emphasized that Namibian universities lack the fertile ground for the emergence of significant social movements. […]

todayApril 29, 2024 12

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