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NDC hiding behind protests to make govt unpopular – Gideon Boako claims
Spokesperson for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Gideon Boako, has alleged that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is using recent protests, such as the...
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Ghana’s peace standing declines to 55th in global ranking; 4th in Africa
Ghana’s position on the Global Peace Index (GPI) has seen a notable decline, with the country ranking 55th in 2024 with a score of...
World
Passage of controversial “foreign influence” bill in Georgia sets off weeks of protests
The Georgian government approved a controversial bill in its last reading on Tuesday.The bill caused weeks of large protests because people are worried it...
World
University of Michigan agitated by anti-war protests as graduation coincides with rallies
Students at the University of Michigan's graduation protested against war and showed support for Palestine by waving their flags. This clashed with the usual...
Independent Africa
Senegal prepares for more protests over election dispute
Senegalese organizations are planning to hold peaceful demonstrations on Tuesday in response to the postponement of the presidential election. The Aar Sunu Election, a...
Independent Africa
Cost-of-living protests in Kenya force schools to shut down
The nationwide cost-of-living protests that commenced on Wednesday, has led to the shut down of schools in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, and the coastal town...
Independent Africa
17,000 teachers in Tunisia denied Salaries
In response to widespread protests by education staff across Tunisia, the authorities have taken action by suspending salary payments for 17,000 teachers and terminating...
Independent Africa
Kenya: Raila Odinga rallies in Nairobi with supporters ahead of protests
A seasoned member of Kenya's opposition, Raila Odinga, drove a cavalcade of vehicles through Nairobi's streets on Friday, shortly after his arrival from Dubai.In...
Independent Africa
Protests at funeral of Tunisian footballer who set himself on fire
A football player from Tunisia, Nizar Issaoui, set himself on fire in a protest against "police injustice" and later perished from the wounds...
Independent Africa
Zambia issues warning about anti-gay protests ahead of Kamala’s visit
The opposition Patriotic Front (PF) has warned Zambabians against organizing anti-gay rights demonstrations while US Vice-President Kamala Harris is visiting the nation.According to the...
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