Kenya crushes Saba Saba march in latest crackdown on dissent

Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests

Kenyan police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Nairobi after dozens took to ‌the streets in memory of demonstrators killed two years ago in anti-government rallies against tax hikes and the cost of living. A total of 355 people were arrested in various parts of the East African country, the interior minister said. Correspondent Edwin Okoth reports from Nairobi. #kenya #police #anniversary #protest #teargas 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

South Africa ‘March and March’ Protests: Nationwide Demonstrations Demand Action on Illegal Immigration

KWAZULU-NATAL, South Africa — The “March and March” movement has ignited a wave of nationwide demonstrations across South Africa, demanding stricter government action against illegal immigration as weekly protests continue to sweep through communities. Organizers have issued a December deadline for the government to address their grievances regarding undocumented foreign nationals, sparking a series of coordinated []

Nairobi fire: Explosion and huge blaze on Ngina Road as people flee and scream

Videos shared online showed the chaotic scenes.

Kenya protesters and activists reported missing after demonstrations

Families in Kenya are demanding answers after rights groups reported a series of alleged enforced disappearances following anti-government demonstrations. Rights organizations say several people were abducted in recent weeks, with some later found injured after alleging they were tortured. The Kenyan government says it is investigating the reports while denying responsibility for the alleged disappearances. The latest developments come as the country marks two years since deadly anti-government protests in which dozens of demonstrators were killed. Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports from Nairobi. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

June 30 protests loom: Government's response to undocumented migrants under scrutiny

June 30 protests loom: Government's response to undocumented migrants under scrutiny

Kenya halts US-backed Ebola facility after public backlash | DW News

Kenya has ordered a halt to a controversial US-backed Ebola quarantine facility after a court ruling and deadly protests. The project, intended to receive people exposed to the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has raised concerns over safety, transparency and sovereignty. We look at why the plan sparked such strong opposition - and what forced the government to change course. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #kenya #ebola #us

Cross-border legal crisis: Deported Kenyan Senior Counsel Martha Karua vows multi-court lawsuit against Uganda

By Watchdog Correspondent Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | Kampala, Uganda KAMPALA — Prominent Kenyan opposition leader, former Justice Minister, and Senior Counsel Martha Karua has declared a major cross-border legal battle against the government of Uganda. This follows her dramatic detention, phone confiscation, and forced deportation at Entebbe International Airport on Monday morning. Karua, the [] The post Cross-border legal crisis: Deported Kenyan Senior Counsel Martha Karua vows multi-court lawsuit against Uganda appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Kenyan police open fire at protest against 'abductions'

Activists say Kenyan police have fired ‌at protesters demonstrating against reported abductions in Nairobi.

March and March, Jacob Zuma and the shadow of 2021

The March and March movement’s rise is tied to political allies and anti-immigrant organisers. But behind the public face of March and March are lesser-known directors whose links point back to the Zuma family. As the 30 June shutdown approaches, the mobilisation has revived fears of organised unrest and violence reminiscent of July 2021. The [] The post March and March, Jacob Zuma and the shadow of 2021 appeared first on The Namibian.

Xenophobic Protests in South Africa: The Legacy of Apartheid Meets Neoliberal Crisis

Anti-immigration marches erupted across South Africa on June 30, amid deepening unemployment and poverty. The post Xenophobic Protests in South Africa: The Legacy of Apartheid Meets Neoliberal Crisis appeared first on Left Voice.

South Africa Anti-Immigration Riots: Anti-Foreigner Protests Fuel Calls for Ramaphosa to Resign

Thousands of people across South Africa marched to demand that all undocumented foreigners leave the country. In several areas, demonstrators forced their way into properties, leaving a trail of destruction. The unrest follows the mass deportation of undocumented migrants from Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Al Arabiya journalist Wandiswa Ntengento reports. #SouthAfrica #AntiImmigration #Protests #Ramaphosa #Africa #Johannesburg #CapeTown #Migration #Immigration #BreakingNews #AlArabiyaNews #GlobalNews #Riots #AfricaNews #Politics #Demonstrations

Tanzania's ban on all political rallies sparks backlash

Tanzanian activists and opposition leaders have condemned the country's ban on political rallies, citing what they describe as growing repression just days before planned protests over last year's contested election. The ban comes three years after Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, once seen as a reformist, lifted restrictions on opposition rallies imposed by her predecessor, John Magufuli. The regime's answer to growing public demand for freedom is fear, intimidation, and repression, J

Africa: The World is Watching, UN Says of South Africa's Protests

[Scrolla] UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric says the world body is closely monitoring South Africa's planned protests against undocumented migrants. Amnesty International accuses March and March of encouraging the public to carry out unlawful citizen's arrests of suspected migrants.

Thousands of anti-migrant protesters march in South Africa amid heavy police presence

Thousands of people have marched in South Africa’s main cities to demand that all undocumented migrants leave the country. Police officers, backed by private security guards, have been deployed because of fears that protests could turn violent. Anti-migrant groups had set Tuesday as the deadline for undocumented migrants to leave. Many foreigners have already fled The post Thousands of anti-migrant protesters march in South Africa amid heavy police presence appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Anti-migrant protesters rally across South Africa

Thousands of people joined marches on Tuesday across South Africa demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave the country. Police maintained a heavy presence in all the marches, declaring most of the protests as largely peaceful. Thuso Khumalo reports from Johannesburg.

Côte d’Ivoire : « Les Guinéens ne sont pas nombreux à Hermakono-Garo, mais l’union existe »

Les ressortissants guinéens de Hermakono-Garo, dans le village de Djoulabougou, au sud-ouest de la Côte d’Ivoire, se donnent la main pour surmonter les défis quotidiens. Une mosquée, fruit de cette union, construite au nom de la communauté guinéenne vivant dans la localité après plusieurs années de cotisations, témoigne de la vie sociale qu’ils prônent. Dans [] The post Côte d’Ivoire : « Les Guinéens ne sont pas nombreux à Hermakono-Garo, mais l’union existe » first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Anti-Immigrant Protests Sweep South Africa Amid Tight Security, Sporadic Violence

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across South Africa on Tuesday in anti-immigrant marches that were marked by isolated outbreaks of violence despite a heavy security presence, as shops remained closed and many foreign nationals stayed indoors fearing attacks. The protests came after anti-immigrant groups set an unofficial deadline for undocumented migrants to leave ...

‘They will attack me if I stay’: immigrants in South Africa flee for safety amid violence and anti-foreigner protests

More than 2,000 anti-foreigner protesters march through Durban city centre as the arbitrary deadline passes for undocumented migrants to leave the countrySouth Africa was holding its breath on Tuesday as mass anti-immigration protests were held across the country. They come after a weeks-long campaign against foreigners that has seen at least four killed and tens of thousands fleeing for safety.In the coastal city of Durban, where violence had been expected, the streets were unusually quiet and shops were shuttered as tension hung thick in the air. Continue reading...

Can pan-Africanism survive Africa’s democratic challenges?

The dream of a united Africa, which was championed by Dr Kwame Nkrumah more than six decades ago, is once again being tested by a wave of political instability across the continent of Africa. Military coups, constitutional amendments that extend presidential terms, as well as growing public dissatisfaction with democratic governance, have reignited debate over []