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Two young residents of Mathare slums holding a placard during the demonstrations against police brutality on June 9, 2020.

Are There Any Lasting Solutions to Africa’s Policing Problem?

Tanzanian journalist and Human Rights activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai (R) gives a press conference flanked by Law Society of Kenya Council Member Gloria Kimani (L) in Nairobi on January 13, 2025.

Is Kenya Enabling Foreign Governments to Carry Out Forcible Extradition?

Activists chant slogans and hold placards as they take part in a march against femicide and gender-based violence in Nairobi, on December 10, 2024.

Kenyan Women Marching for #EndFemicide Met With Police Violence

A supporter of the Optimist Party for the Development of Mozambique (PODEMOS) kneels over flowers placed in memory of two slain associates of the party during a strike called in Maputo, on October 21, 2024.

Killings, Alleged Fraud and Protests Heighten Tensions in Mozambique Ahead of Election Results

A silhouette of raised arms and clenched fists on the background of the flag of Ethiopia.

#JusticeForHeaven: How Social Media is Amplifying the Voices of Ethiopian Women

A photo of protestors near the Nigerian National Assembly, with a banner that says, "Nigerian workers say no to hunger, poverty and insecurity."

Everything You Need to Know about Nigerian Workers' Strike

Minister for Development Cooperation and Metropolitan Policy Caroline Gennez speaks to aid workers during a visit to a shelter by the Hilal Ahmar humanitarian orgaziation in Ida Ou Gommad for victims of the earthquake, during a working visit of the Belgian Development Minister to Morocco, Sunday 15 October 2023.

Amizmiz Residents Continue Protest Over Delayed Earthquake Aid

Ghanaians march during the ‘Ku Me Preko’ demonstration on November 5, 2022, in Accra, Ghana. People took to the streets of Ghana's capital to protest against the soaring cost of living, aggravated since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The #OccupyJulorbiHouse Protest Voices Dissent and Demands Change in Ghana

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Protesters march through the streets to commemorate the killing of Mouhamed Dramé, a 16-year-old refugee from Senegal who was shot dead one year ago by Dortmund police on August 12, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany. The protesters chanted against police violence and demanded justice for police victims in the recent years in Germany.

Dortmund Rally Condemns Racism, Police Brutality

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Opposition supporters close to former President Marc Ravalomanana gesture as they attempt to gather for a protest in downtown Antananarivo on July 23, 2022.

Madagascar Bans Public Protests Ahead Of Elections

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10 African Films That Deal With Protest Culture & History

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