The United Nations said at least 10 people had been killed. Opposition leaders claimed the death toll could be in the hundreds, and one official called for the military to step in.
Tag: Africa
Candy Companies Are Quietly Cutting Down on Cocoa to Save Money
As climate change has helped push cocoa prices higher, companies are changing candy recipes in subtle ways.
Protests in Tanzania as Voters Head to the Polls
The East African country’s Party of Revolution, one of the longest-ruling parties on the continent, seeks to keep its grip on power.
Rebranding Immigration
India wants to send its vast work force abroad. It may have found a way around a word that stokes opposition in many countries.
Paul Biya Is Declared Winner of Cameroon Election
Official election results gave him an eighth term that, if completed, will last until he is 99. Mr. Biya is one of many leaders well over 70 across Africa, the world’s youngest continent.
Dozens Killed in Bus Crash in Uganda
The crash involved multiple vehicles and was one of the deadliest road accidents in the East African country in decades.
Madagascar’s President Was Ousted After Youth Protests. Now What?
The young people who toppled the government are now confronting questions about what’s next, and who will deliver on their demands.
‘Promises Have Not Been Kept’: What’s Behind Africa’s Youth Protests
Protesters say their anger reflects a lack of economic opportunity on a continent with the world’s youngest population.
What to Know About the Protests in Madagascar
President Andry Rajoelina appears to have left the country after weeks of protests calling for him to resign.
What to Know About the Protests in Madagascar
President Andry Rajoelina appears to have left the country after weeks of protests calling for him to resign.