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At least 16 people were killed and over 400 wounded, with 83 sustaining serious injuries, during demonstrations across Kenya on Wednesday. These protests, held to address concerns about police brutality, coincide with a recent increase in police-related deaths, with at least 20 Kenyans killed this month alone. The demonstrations occurred on the anniversary of last […]
Priests from the Dioceses of Wukari and Jalingo held a protest march in Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria, on February 12, 2026. The demonstration addressed ongoing violence impacting Christian communities in the region. Protest Demands Government Intervention Father James Yaro, Apostolic Vicar of Wukari, led the march and reported that over 80 people have been killed, […]
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Recent protests in the Netherlands escalated into violence, drawing criticism from across the political spectrum. Dutch officials have publicly denounced the actions against law enforcement. Reactions from Dutch Officials Justice Minister Foort van Oosten stated that violence against police is “absolutely unacceptable” and urged demonstrators to refrain from targeting officers. She emphasized the importance of […]
African traditional and cultural leaders have committed to intensifying efforts to prevent gender-based violence (GBV). The pledge was made at a high-level conference held on Monday. Addressing Gender-Based Violence African traditional and cultural leaders have pledged to intensify efforts to prevent gender-based violence (GBV). This commitment was made at a high-level conference. The leaders aim […]
Demonstrations against gender-based violence took place across South Africa on Friday, responding to a nationwide call from the Purple Movement. The protests coincided with the start of the G20 summit hosted by South Africa. Classification as a National Disaster The National Disaster Management Centre has classified gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide as a national disaster […]
Hundreds of women gathered in a Johannesburg park on Friday to protest gender-based violence. The demonstration occurred the day before the start of the Group of 20 summit. The protest involved a 15-minute lie-down, symbolizing the 15 lives lost daily to gender-based violence in South Africa. Participants included ordinary citizens, celebrities, activists, and survivors of […]
Kenya faces a critical juncture as it prepares for the 2026 general election. With declining trust in the election system and weakening international restraints on political violence, proactive measures are needed to prevent potential instability. Election Credibility and Incumbency Historically, significant election-related violence in Kenya has been linked to the presence of an incumbent seeking […]
Kenya faces a critical juncture as it prepares for the 2026 general election. With declining trust in the election system and weakening international restraints on political violence, the nation must take immediate steps to prevent potential instability. Electoral History and Incumbency Kenya’s experience since the reintroduction of multiparty politics in 1991 reveals a pattern: significant […]
South African women participated in a nationwide shutdown to protest against gender-based violence. The event aimed to highlight the issue and its potential impact, with online expression playing a significant role in amplifying the message. South Africa’s Women’s Shutdown Women across South Africa halted work to demonstrate against gender-based violence. The shutdown’s online presence amplified […]