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France braces for disruption on day of anti-Macron ‘anger’

Paris – France was bracing on Thursday for a day of nationwide disruption in a show of anger over... Read more

7 hours ago

Polokwane protesters demand mayor’s removal, allege corruption

Members of the Concerned Citizens of Polokwane marched to Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba’s office, calling for the resignation of... Read more

15 Aug

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SA’s electricity price is soaring. Why protests are often the only way for people to be heard

Luke Sinwell, University of Johannesburg Millions of unemployed South Africans, many of whom survive on a Social Relief of... Read more

1 Aug

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Kenya police watchdog says 65 dead after recent protests

Nairobi – Sixty-five people were killed during recent violent demonstrations in Kenya as police used “disproportionate force”, the policing... Read more

25 Jul

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DRC ex-minister Mutamba protests innocence at graft trial’s opening

Kinshasa – The Democratic Republic of Congo’s firebrand former justice minister, Constant Mutamba, on Wednesday protested his innocence at... Read more

24 Jul

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Eight injured after protesters petrol bomb Golden Arrow bus

Construction on Govan Mbeki Road to make way for the MyCiti bus service. Photo: Sandiso Phaliso By Sandiso Phaliso... Read more

22 Jul

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Togolese vote in municipal polls after deadly protests

Lome – Togo held municipal elections on Thursday after rare and deadly protests that rocked the tiny west African... Read more

18 Jul

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Kenya’s president warns against bid to ‘overthrow’ govt by protests

Nairobi – Kenyan President William Ruto warned Wednesday against attempts to “overthrow” the government through “unconstitutional means” and ordered... Read more

10 Jul

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