President William Ruto dismissed all but one of his cabinet secretaries after demonstrations over a finance bill that would have raised taxes led to the deaths of at least 41 people.
Tag: Demonstrations, Protests and Riots
U.A.E. Tries 84 Emirates Again, Sentencing 43 to Life
The Emirati lawyers, academics and activists, who were imprisoned in national security trials, had been scheduled to be released.
U.A.E. Tries 84 Emirates Again, Sentencing 43 to Life
The Emirati lawyers, academics and activists, who were imprisoned in national security trials, had been scheduled to be released.
Squirt Guns and ‘Go Home’ Signs: Barcelona Residents Take Aim at Tourists
Locals confronted visitors to the Catalan capital in a whimsical (but very serious) demonstration against mass tourism and housing shortages.
France Reacts to Runoff Election Results
The final tally confirms that the left has the most seats in the National Assembly, with the far right third. Now, there’s a scramble to figure out a way forward.
Israelis Call for a Cease-Fire Deal and Elections After 9 Months of War
A day of nationwide anti-government protests comes amid signs of progress toward a truce and hostage deal with Hamas, as well as continued fighting.
Abductions Rattle Kenya as Anti-Government Protests Continue
Dozens of activists say they were snatched from their homes or off the streets by hooded, armed men. Some are still missing, and the disappearances have unnerved a nation long seen as a pillar of stability.
Growing Economic Anxiety and Inequality Fuels Unrest Worldwide
Economic turmoil is spreading across the globe, and the response has been protests, attempted coups and elections of far-right politicians.
Kings Battle for an Ancient Throne in Nigeria
Two men claim to be the emir of Kano, an ancient kingdom in northern Nigeria. Their struggle for power and influence is feeding into a wider competition ahead of the country’s next election.
Iran’s Runoff Election: What to Know
Two candidates from opposite camps will compete for the presidency after no one garnered the number of votes needed last week to win.