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16 January 2025
Are There Any Lasting Solutions to Africa’s Policing Problem?
Police officers across Africa have a horrible reputation for corruption and excessive use of force, but activists struggle to find hope for change.
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15 January 2025
Daniel Chapo Sworn-in as Mozambique’s President Despite Continued Protests Against Election Results
Many Mozambicans have continued to protest against electoral fraud they believe to be responsible for Chapo’s ascent into power.
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20 October 2023
#EndSars Tops Social Media Hashtags on 3rd Anniversary of Lekki Tollgate Shooting
Three years on from the #EndSARS movement, there are still unanswered questions and advocates searching for justice.
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14 August 2023
Dortmund Rally Condemns Racism, Police Brutality
Protesters march in Dortmund, Germany, denouncing racism and police brutality in the wake of Senegalese teen's death in police shooting.
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05 July 2023
South African Deputy President's Security Detail Will Face Assault Charges From Altercation
The security detail of the South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile was filmed beating a pair of unarmed motorists on the side of the highway. The Deputy President was not present, but the plain-clothed officers will be facing numerous charges.
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26 September 2022
Fans Want Davido's 'FEM' To Be Nominated For the 'Social Change' Grammy
During the #EndSARS movement, Davido's 'FEM' became an unlikely rally battle cry. Now, Nigerians want to see the song get an accolade for its role in one of Nigeria's most talked about protests in recent time.
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03 May 2021
Still No Clear Answers Around Lindani Myeni's Murder
Lindani Myeni's remains have finally landed in South Africa following the former rugby player's gruesome murder by Honolulu police on April 14. The recently released 911 call recordings revealed more astounding details around his death.
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26 April 2021
Lindani Myeni's Remains To Be Repatriated to South Africa on Freedom Day
American officials have reportedly released the body of former South African rugby player Lindani Myeni, who was shot dead in an alleged case of police brutality in Hawaii.
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19 April 2021
Latest Footage Further Reveals Senselessness Behind Lindani Myeni's Death
Hawaiian police have released graphic body camera footage which reveals that there was no reasonable justification for the killing of South African Lindani Myeni by police last week.
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12 March 2021
AKA Slams Police Violence Amid the Ongoing University Student Protests
South African rapper, AKA, has called out the South African police for firing at students during ongoing fees protests at the University of the Witwatersrand.
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11 March 2021
Police Kill One Person Amid Ongoing Student Protests in South Africa
Amid continued protests against the financial exclusion of students from Wits University, the South African police have reportedly killed one person, 35-year-old Mthokozisi Ntumba.
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24 November 2020
#EndSARS: UK Parliament Deliberates Sanctions Against Nigeria
The UK government is considering imposing sanctions on Nigeria after receiving petitions from #EndSARS protestors and supporters of the movement.
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