Tag Archives: Demonstration (people)

1000s in Mauritanian anti-regime protest

May 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Nouakchott – Thousands of Mauritanian opposition activists staged a march and sit-down protest in Nouakchott on Wednesday evening, calling for former coup leader President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz to step down. The turnout was larger than on 02 May, when … read more »

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Protests spread in Morocco’s north

March 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Rabat – Morocco’s state news agency says anti-government riots have spread in the northern part of the North African country, resulting in serious injuries among security forces. Security forces broke up a protest march on Sunday from the village of … read more »

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S Leone opposition to boycott parliament

October 7, 2011 by benim

Freetown – Sierra Leone’s two opposition political parties say they’re boycotting the opening of parliament. Both parties say they won’t take part in Friday’s session unless the ruling party investigates reports of political violence going back two years. Sierra Leone … read more »

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Malawi rights groups plan more mass demonstrations

August 11, 2011 by benim

Malawian activists are planning a mass protest for Wednesday after talks with the government on political reforms that could see the United States and Britain resume aid to the country became deadlocked. Civil rights groups want President Bingu wa Mutharika … read more »

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Egypt youth vow more protests

July 23, 2011 by benim

Cairo – Egyptian youth protesters vowed on Saturday to remain in Tahrir Square until their demands are met, in escalating tension between demonstrators and the military council running the country. Egyptian military police fired shots in the air and beat … read more »

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Malawi protest turned violent

July 20, 2011 by benim

One person was killed and several others were injured as demonstrations against the government turned violent across Malawi on Wednesday and police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters, police said. Malawians said they were protesting against persistent fuel … read more »

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Women protest in Uganda

May 9, 2011 by benim

Kampala – Hundreds of women demonstrated in Uganda’s capital on Monday over high food prices and brutal tactics employed by police during recent political rallies. The estimated 200 women carried empty saucepans and cooking utensils while walking through Kampala. The … read more »

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Thousands of police gather in Algerian capital

April 3, 2011 by benim

About 2,500 Algerian auxiliary policemen gathered on Sunday to await President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s response to their demands for better pay and conditions issued at a huge rally a month ago. The president’s office had said it would announce its reply … read more »

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Algerian president promises political reforms

March 20, 2011 by benim

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is pledging to make political reforms in the north African country, whose repressive government and widespread poverty and unemployment have led to unprecedented street demonstrations on the capital’s streets in recent weeks. Bouteflika promised “the opening … read more »

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Egyptians protest against sectarianism

March 11, 2011 by benim

Cairo – Hundreds of Egyptians holding up crosses and Korans massed on Friday in Cairo’s Tahrir Square to protest against sectarianism, following religious clashes that left at least 13 people dead. “Muslims and Christians are one,” chanted flag-waving protesters in … read more »

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4 killed in Burkina Faso protests

February 25, 2011 by benim

Ouagadougou – Burkina Faso’s government and a witness say four people have been killed in clashes between police and demonstrators in the center of the landlocked west African nation. A government statement issued on Thursday said demonstrations started on Tuesday … read more »

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Algeria cops arrest 400 marchers

February 12, 2011 by benim

Algiers – Thousands of police in riot gear blocked off the centre of Algeria’s capital on Saturday and stopped government opponents from staging a protest march that sought to emulate Egypt’s popular revolt. Small groups of demonstrators angry at President … read more »

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