Riot police used tear gas to disperse protesters in Peru’s capital Lima, as thousands of people took part in anti-government marches across the country. Demonstrators want embattled President Pedro Castillo to resign over allegations of corruption. The left-wing leader, who…
Something different after #EndSARS — Gbubemi Atimomo
Reflections on life two years after the #endSARS protests It’s the second anniversary of the #EndSARS protests. Two years since many Nigerian youths got up and showed up to support a cause they believed in and considered important enough to…
Elnaz Rekabi: Crowd greet Iranian climber who broke hijab rule on return
A large crowd at Tehran airport greeted an Iranian sport climber who competed without a headscarf at a competition in South Korea, calling her a “heroine”. Elnaz Rekabi, 33, broke Iran’s strict dress code – but later said her hijab…
At least 4 dead, 61 injured after fire at Iran’s Evin Prison
At least four prisoners died and 61 were injured after a fire at Iran’s notorious Evin prison, Iranian officials said Sunday. Iran’s state news agency IRNA said Sunday that the prisoners died of smoke inhalation after prisoners allegedly started a…
Iran protests: Supreme leader blames unrest on US and Israel
Iran’s supreme leader has blamed the US and Israel for the anti-government protests sweeping the country, in his first public comments on the unrest. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said “riots” had been “engineered” by Iran’s arch-enemies and their allies, and alleged…
ASUU: NLC protests in Lagos
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress are protesting in Ikeja, the Lagos State capital, in solidarity with the strike action of the Academic Staff Union of Universities. The protest which is currently holding is also an opportunity for the NLC…
Kenosha shooting: Protests erupt after US police shoot black man
Protests have erupted in the US state of Wisconsin after police shot a black man many times while responding to what they said was a domestic incident. The man, identified as Jacob Blake, is in a serious condition in hospital.…
The world is suffering from a culture of entitlement-Tara Aisida
The whole world is in turmoil. And there is a lot to take in: the helplessness and fear occasioned by Covid -19 coupled with the unprovoked racial slur of Amy Cooper, the unnecessary wanton death of George Floyd, the protests…
Hungary ‘slave labour’ law sparks protest (BBC)
Protests have broken out in Hungary after the country’s parliament passed new labour laws, which have been labelled “slave labour” by opponents. New rules mean companies can demand up to 400 hours of overtime a year and delay payment for…