The opposition coalition of the Democratic Republic of Congo has called for the continuation of the anti-Kabila demonstration on Tuesday despite Monday’s ban after the government announced that 17...
At least 17 people were killed Monday when heavy clashes erupted in Kinshasa ahead of a mass opposition rally, a Congolese minister said, calling the toll "provisional". Among the dead were "14...
Justice Adzakuma, victim of the bloody Let My Vote Count Alliance (LMVCA) protests in 2015 has disclosed that he was catered for by members of the opposition NPP and LMVCA. 37-year-old Justice...
Justice Adzakuma, victim of the bloody Let My Vote Count Alliance protests in 2015 has disclosed that he was catered for by members of the opposition NPP and LMVCA. 37-year-old Justice Adzakuma got...
A year ago, the foundation of our fledgling democracy was shaken. A large number of Ghanaians, under the aegis of the Let My Vote Count (LMVC) Alliance on a peaceful demonstration against the bloated...
The Let My Vote Count Alliance (LMVCA) pressure group of opposition NPP converged at the Okaishie Drug Lane in Accra to commemorate the one year anniversary of their demonstration that led to an...
Turkey has removed 24 mayors accused of links to Kurdish separatist fighters, replacing them with state-appointed trustees in a major shake-up under emergency powers enacted after a failed coup...
Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Brazil to demonstrate against the government. Organisers said 50,000 people - a record number - turned out in Sao Paulo alone for a seventh...
In recent times, the activities of youth groups, not only in the Greater Accra Region, but all over the country, have become an issue worthy of mention, when it comes to discussing national matters....
Harare (AFP) - Shops and offices opened as usual across Zimbabwe on Wednesday despite a planned "shutdown" protest against President Robert Mugabe, who has vowed to end a series of anti-government...
Dar es Salaam (AFP) - Tanzania's main opposition party on Wednesday postponed for a month promised protests against what it says are anti-democratic actions by President John Magufuli. The Chama Cha...
Libreville (AFP) - Gabon's president Ali Bongo was declared winner Thursday of contested weekend elections, extending half-a-century of rule by the Bongo family which sparked clashes in the Central...
Libreville (AFP) - Angry protesters torched Gabon's parliament Wednesday after President Ali Bongo was declared winner of what he claimed was a "peaceful and transparent" election, but which the...
President Zuma announces embargo on fee increases for the 2016 academic year, but protesters view it as a "hollow" win. However, ror the thousands of students who gathered outside President Jacob...
Equatorial Guinea's football federation was fined $100,000 on Friday after at least 36 people were injured when angry home fans threw bottles and rocks and clashed with riot police during their...
Senegal's health minister has confirmed a first case of Ebola, making it the fifth West African country to be affected by the outbreak.
Awa Marie Coll Seck told reporters on Friday that a young man...
Ghana's eastern border was closed for several hours following violence that erupted in Togo.
An eyewitness, who is also a police man, Courage Azumah, Police clashed with some angry youth protesting...
Thousands of workers who joined Thursday’s demonstration by Organized Labour in Sunyani, Brong Ahafo Region capital, had to run for their lives after police fired tear gas and bullets to disperse...
