insert_link Africa Kenyan police open fire on Saba Saba protesters, 11 killed nationwide Nairobi and at least three other regions in Kenya were rocked by violent clashes on Monday as demonstrators marked the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba (Seven Seven) pro-democracy protests. What began as a peaceful commemoration evolved into bloodshed, with Kenyan police deploying tear gas, water cannons, and reportedly live ammunition to disperse crowds. Authorities have confirmed 11 deaths nationwide and numerous injuries among both civilians and officers. […] today8 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia INTERVIEW: Omar van Reenen Reflects on Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize In a groundbreaking moment for LGBTQI+ rights in Namibia, Omar van Reenen has been awarded the prestigious Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize. This honor recognizes young leaders worldwide for their dedication to safeguarding democracy and human rights. In an exclusive interview, van Reenen shared his thoughts on receiving this award, its significance for the LGBTQI+ community, and his plans moving forward. Van Reenen expressed his gratitude for being nominated by […] today1 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Kenyan artists reflect Gen Z hopes and frustrations in new exhibition By Anne Mwiti, Kenyatta University As young protesters in Kenya took to the streets in June to demand the government account for its spending of taxpayers’ money, the Wajukuu Art Project was opening a new exhibition in Nairobi. Visitors to In the Absence at The African Arts Trust Gallery are greeted by large installations. Draped materials hang from a pillowy sky, razor sharp knives are welded to […] today5 September, 2024
insert_link Africa Young, urban, African: research explores what it means to be a good citizen in Ghana, Uganda and Tanzania By Amy S. Patterson, Sewanee: The University of the South; Megan Hershey, Whitworth University, and Tracy Kuperus, Calvin University Young people between the ages of 18 and 35 make up two-thirds of Africa’s population. The number is expected to reach 75% by 2030. They live in an environment of rapid urbanisation, high unemployment rates and poor state services. These are some of the factors that incline young people […] today8 August, 2024
insert_link 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 […] today21 June, 2024
