Kenya: Police Tighten Nairobi Security With Checkpoints Ahead of Defiant Saba Saba Protests

Kenya Seals Off Nairobi Ahead of Protests Marking 2024 Anti-Government Demonstrations

Kenyan police set up roadblocks across major routes leading into the capital, Nairobi, on Thursday as authorities prepared for nationwide demonstrations marking the second anniversary of the deadly anti-government protests of 2024, according to the Associated Press (AP). The planned protests are being organized by families of victims and opposition supporters to demand justice for ...

Police deployed across Nairobi as Kenya braces for protests

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Kenyan police block roads around the country's capital ahead of anti-government protest

Police in Kenya have set up roadblocks and are preventing access to the capital, Nairobi, ahead of a planned protest to mark two years since more than 60 people died in anti-government demonstrations that resulted in the storming of the parliament

Protesters in Nairobi run for cover as shots ring out and police deploy tear gas

Kenyan police shut off traffic on key routes around Nairobi on Thursday, hoping to prevent protests marking two years since a landmark Gen Z uprising. This year many braved the streets again, but fled as shots were fired and tear gas deployed.

Officials Shut Down Kenya’s Capital to Block Protest

The authorities in Kenya effectively shut down the capital, Nairobi, on Thursday, blocking highways and deploying security forces to pre-empt an annual protest that has become a focus of opposition to President William Ruto. June 25 has emerged as a significant — and tense — date in Kenya’s political calendar, after security forces killed dozens []

Police units deployed across South Africa before anti-immigration marches

Government fears repeat of anti-migrant violence in 2008 that led to looting and resulted in deaths of 62 peopleSouth African authorities have deployed police units to towns and cities around the country before planned demonstrations against undocumented foreign nationals.Security personnel were seen patrolling the central business district in Johannesburg, the economic capital, where many shopkeepers decided not to open on Tuesday. Trucks and other assets belonging to the South African National Defence Force were also present, according to local media reports. Continue reading...

Kenyan police open fire at protest against 'abductions'

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

Police to target threats, hate speech, and violence ahead of June 30 anti-immigration protests

Police to target threats, hate speech, and violence ahead of June 30 anti-immigration protests

Hundreds arrested in Kenya during second anniversary of 2024 protests

Tight security measures and road barricades were deployed across Nairobi and other towns, in an attempt to prevent commemorative protests. Police arrested hundreds of Kenyans marking the second anniversary of the 2024 protests that left more than 60 young people dead. Zoe. , June 27, 2026

South Africans rally to protect migrants amid xenophobic protests

Following a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, documented migrants are also becoming targets. TRT World's Thuso Khumalo reports from Johannesburg, where community groups and concerned citizens are working to protect vulnerable foreign nationals, oppose xenophobia and Afrophobia, and ensure immigration laws are enforced without violence.

Kenya: Police Block Nairobi Streets Over Planned Protest Anniversary

[allAfrica] Kenya woke to barricaded roads and a near-deserted capital on Thursday as the country marked the second anniversary of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests, with police sealing off major routes into Nairobi's Central Business District hours before planned commemorations.

South Africa Anti-Migrant Protests Spark Law Enforcement Crackdown and Business Closures

JOHANNESBURB, Gauteng – Anti-migrant protests in South Africa have triggered a massive law enforcement response across Gauteng and Mpumalanga, resulting in 154 arrests, the confiscation of multiple firearms, and widespread closures of foreign-owned spaza shops. As security forces deploy advanced surveillance technology to maintain order during the marches against undocumented immigrants, local community groups are []

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.

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

Videos shared online showed the chaotic scenes.

Chaos erupts in South Africa as anti-migrant protests sweep nation

Authorities say over 900 arrests have been made as anti-migrant protesters demonstrate through South Africa's main cities, demanding undocumented migrants leave the country. South African police said more than 900 people were arrested on Tuesday during nationwide anti-migrant protests, most of which were peaceful but some of which descended into violence and looting. Deputy National Police Commissioner Tebello Mosikili said 120 marches took place across the country, with 108 proceeding peacefully and 12 requiring police intervention. Those arrested included undocumented migrants accused of immigration violations, as well as others detained on charges including public violence, harbouring illegal immigrants and robbery. Police said reinforcements were deployed overnight to five provinces in response to isolated unrest, while soldiers were sent to support officers in Johannesburg’s Hillbrow district. The marches, held in cities including Johannesburg and Durban, were organised to mark what anti-immigrant groups described as a deadline for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa. The demonstrations followed months of unrest that have drawn international criticism after foreigners were forced from their homes and saw businesses and property vandalised.

Anti-Immigration Protesters Raid Homes, Force Migrants Out in South Africa

Anti-immigration protesters in South Africa launched door-to-door raids in Johannesburg’s Alexandra township, forcing suspected undocumented migrants from their homes and handing them over to police. The unrest reflects decades of mounting frustration over unemployment, crime, and failing public services linked to large-scale immigration and the absence of a strong state. The post Anti-Immigration Protesters Raid Homes, Force Migrants Out in South Africa appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

Kenya, Tanzania Crackdown on Planned Demonstrations

Heavy police and military deployments prevented planned demonstrations in Kenya and Tanzania as both countries marked politically significant anniversaries. In Kenya, authorities sealed off parts of Nairobi, including parliament, to deter protests commemorating the country’s pro-democracy movement of the 1990s. Several people were arrested, while opposition figures accused the government of intimidating citizens and restricting []

Eastern Cape deploys SAPS, SANDF to potential hotspots ahead of Tuesday’s nationwide immigration protests

Law enforcement agencies will deploy more resources in areas identified as potential hotspots ahead of anticipated 30 June protests against illegal immigration. Law enforcement in the Eastern Cape will adopt a zero-tolerance approach to the anticipated anti-immigration protests set to take place across the country on 30 June. There will be no tolerance for violence, [] The post Eastern Cape deploys SAPS, SANDF to potential hotspots ahead of Tuesday’s nationwide immigration protests appeared first on The Namibian.

South Africa’s anti-migrant protesters march nationwide, after thousands flee violence

Anti-immigrant protesters draped in flags and wielding wooden weapons marched ​across cities in South Africa on Tuesday to mark a deadline they had set for undocumented migrants to leave, with some marches hit by violence ‌and looting.

Insecurity: Police raid Abuja black spots, arrest 560 suspects

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command through intelligence gathering and community policing, have identified and raided several criminal hotspots across the nation’s capital. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, who disclosed thia during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, said about 560 suspects were arrested during the raid. He [] Insecurity: Police raid Abuja black spots, arrest 560 suspects

Two years after Gen Z uprising, Kenyan protesters return to Nairobi streets

Two years after Kenya's 2024 Gen Z tax revolt shook the nation, protesters gathered in Nairobi on 25 June to seek justice for victims and press for greater government accountability.

New Bukit Kayu Hitam-Sadao route opens to ease Malaysia-Thailand border congestion

BUKIT KAYU HITAM, July 11 — The new road linking the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine...

Intimidation and confrontation as March and March’s Thursday protests kick off

‘Peaceful’ demonstrations against undocumented migration turn into harassment on the streets

Kenya police ban march on protest anniversary

Kenyan police said they would not allow a planned march in Nairobi on Tuesday to mark an annual day of protest, with heavy security deployments disrupting traffic. The post Kenya police ban march on protest anniversary appeared first on Vanguard News.

Anti-migrant protests take place in South Africa

CNN's Larry Madowo reports from Johannesburg where protesters took to the streets to demand migrants return to their home countries by Tuesday. Many migrants fear for their safety, taking refuge outside consulates, although the South African government has reassured they will not tolerate violence.

South Africa Confronts Immigration After June Deadline

South Africa avoided the large-scale violence many feared after the June 30 deadline set by anti-immigration groups demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave the country. While demonstrations, isolated confrontations and heightened security marked the day, police deployments helped prevent widespread unrest. The relative calm followed weeks of anxiety that prompted businesses to close temporarily and...