Serbia: Prime minister resigns amid ongoing protests
Protesters have blocked roads nearly daily since a train station collapsed in Novi Sad last November, killing 15 people. Many have blamed the tragic accident on corruption and poor construction oversight.…
Mozambique inauguration: new president vows ‘unity’ amid protests
In Mozambique,new President Daniel Chapo has been sworn in the capital, Maputo. In his first presidential address, he pledged to promote unity in a nation scarred by post-election violence.…
‘Stop the steal’: Understanding MAGA-style protests in South Korea
This week, as South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol remained holed up in his presidential compound, thousands of his supporters guarding the site against attempts to arrest him held up US…
Mozambique businesses destroyed day after protests, looting
A day after violent protests and looting spread across Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, smoke billowed from destroyed buildings on Wednesday (December 25). Charred and broken objects in shops and municipal buildings remained as…
Mozambique: Government faces fresh protests
Protests by opposition groups against the ruling party FRELIMO's victory in the presidential elections could escalate. Mozambique's repressive regime continues to quell demonstrations with violence.…
Can Bangladesh police rebuild trust after violent protests?
After hundreds of protesters were killed in clashes with police during Bangladesh's student-led uprising in July, the interim government is grappling with how to reform colonial-era laws on police forces.…
France: Mass protests against new PM Michel Barnier
French officials say more than 100,000 people took to the streets on Saturday to protest the appointment of conservative Prime Minister Michel Barnier. A left-wing alliance had won the most votes in…
Argentina’s ‘economic shock’ vote sparks protests
The Argentine Senate has narrowly passed President Javier Milei's controversial economic reform bill. But the prospect of granting Milei sweeping powers to slash social programs and enact other changes has sparked huge…
Ghana opposition protests ahead of election this year
Ghana's main opposition party held nationwide protests on Tuesday, calling for an independent, forensic audit to correct irregularities in the voter roll before an election in December.…
Can kenya’s protest change the status quo?
In June 2024 young Kenyans took to the streets and while their initial calls to #RejectTheFinancebill demanded the rejection of controversial tax hikes, their demands soon turned into an overhaul of the entire…