Cameroon has detained hundreds more supporters of opposition leader Maurice Kamto, who is facing treason charges after leading protests.
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Sudan Police Fire Tear Gas to Break Up Protests
Sudanese police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Sudan’s capital Khartoum during a civil disobedience campaign to demand civilian rule.
Sudan Protesters Call for Civil Disobedience Campaign
Protest leaders in Sudan are urging people to participate in acts of civil disobedience to pressure the military after deadly disruption of recent sit-in.
Sudan’s Deadly Crackdown Evokes Arab Spring Bloodshed
In the Middle East, it has often begun the same way: a popular swell of street protests against long-entrenched autocrats and demonstrators .
Sudan Protesters Say Will Keep Up Campaign Until Military’s Ouster
Sudan’s pro-democracy leaders vowed to press campaign of civil disobedience until ruling military ousted and killers of protesters are brought to justice.
Malawi Protesters Clash with Police as Election Results Challenged
Malawi police used tear gas Thursday to disperse supporters of the opposition Malawi Congress Party protesting President Peter Mutharika’s re-election.
Liberian Leader Tested by Mass Anti-Government Protest
Thousands of protesters gathered Monrovia, marking Liberia’s largest anti-government demonstration since George Weah became president in early 2018.
Former Nigerian Dictator’s £210m Seized From Bank Account
The money was “derived through corruption” during the presidency of Sani Abacha in the 1990s, according to Jersey’s Civil Asset Recovery Fund.
Mass Arrests of Opposition Members in Cameroon
At least 350 members and supporters of Cameroon’s main opposition party, including its vice president, were arrested across the country this weekend .
Sudanese Protesters Spurn General’s Call for Talks
Protest leaders in Sudan rejects a proposal to negotiate with military generals, saying call is insincere as security forces continue to target protesters.