Tag: unrest
Unrest in southern Ethiopia leaves 66 dead
The unrest in Ethiopia's Southern regional state has killed 66 people, the state backed Ethiopia Human Rights Commission (EHRC) disclosed on Friday.
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Peru’s interim president resigns after days of unrest
Peru's interim President Manuel Merino has resigned after just five days in office, in the wake of violent protests over the ousting of his...
AU council calls for urgent de-escalation of unrest in Nigeria
The Economic, Social and Cultural Council(ECOSOCC) of the African Union(AU) has called for an urgent de-escalation of the current unrest in parts of Nigeria...
Dortmund’s decisive test in German Supercup final, exhausted Bayern in unrest
By Oliver Trust
Ahead of the German Supercup this Wednesday, the country' football giants appear at first glance to be stuck...
Two dead, one injured in Wisconsin unrest
Two people have died and another has been injured in a shooting during the third night of unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin following the police...
Death toll from unrest in Ethiopian universities reaches 6
The death toll from unrest in Ethiopian universities has reached six, the government said on Monday.
In a press statement, the...
Unrest in central Ethiopia leaves one dead
Unrest in Ethiopia's Oromia regional state located in the central part of the country has left one person dead, state media outlet Ethiopia Broadcasting...
UN Boss Rallies Efforts at Uncovering Causes of Unrest in Mali
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for strengthening efforts to address the root causes of instability and insecurity in Mali.
The root causes...
South Africa: Police deploy more officers after a series of unrest
The South African police on Saturday deployed more police in the Zaaiplaas area in Limpopo district after protesting crowd burnt another school on Friday...
Viewpoint: Cameroon Government Facing Growing Unrest
Monday April 3, 2017
Teachers throughout the West African state of Cameroon have been striking and protesting against the non-payment of salaries.
Younger educators who...
Gabon Determined to Make AFCON History Despite Political Turmoil
10 January ~ Be careful what you wish for. President Ali Bongo was desperate for Gabon to host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations...
Ivory Coast Peaceful Again After Soldiers’ Revolt
A rebellion in Ivory Coast over soldiers’ pay appears to have passed.
Residents and correspondents in the second city, Bouake, described calm on the streets...
Ministry Assuage Fears Of Local Rice Producers
The move to open borders for rice importation has received a lot of backlash from most especially local rice producers as they fear this...
Kenya Airways cancels flights to Burundi due to unrest
In a statement, the national carrier said it took drastic action because of the halted operations at the international airport in Burundi.
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Protesters In Bangladesh Set Bus On Fire
A transport worker was killed in Bangladesh when protesters set a bus on fire Thursday, police said, as political unrest continued over disputed parliamentary...
NDC youth camp in turmoil
There is a growing unrest in the youth front of the ruling National Democratic Congress as uncertainties deepen around the unresolved results of the...
Boko Haram has done their thing again
Boko Haram has taken control of several towns and villages in the north-east
Militants have stormed a remote village in north-eastern Nigeria, killing at least...
Ghanaians Are Watching Closely The Developments In Burkina Faso
The city of Ouagadougou witnessed a massive agitation among the citizenry as a response to the former leader?s desire to perpetuate his rule as...
Declaration of state of emergency fuels anger, unrest
By AbayomiAzikiwe
Editor, Pan-African News Wire
Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African American youth, was shot at least six times by a Ferguson, MO white police officer...
Michael Brown’s murder sparks unrest in St. Louis suburb
By AbayomiAzikiwe
Editor, Pan-African News Wire
Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African American who had recently graduated from high school, was walking with his friendDorin Johnson through...
Nigeria unhappy with World Cup performance
Nigeria fans
By Njabulo Ngidi
If I was in the shoes of players from Cameroon, Ghana or Nigeria, I would have done the same thing...
Appiah Admits Tension In Camp
The Black Stars coach has admitted all is not well in his camp ahead of a crunch game against Portugal but has given the...
Eastern Ukraine’s Unrest Could Desabilize The Whole Country-UN
The ongoing unrest in eastern Ukraine, if not addressed as a matter of priority, risks seriously destabilizing the rest of the country, a senior...
129 suspects, arrested over religious clash in Kenya
A total of 129 suspects, arrested following clashes between police and Muslim youth in a mosque on Kenya's coast, will appear in court...
Finding The Solution To?Dancehall Unrest?
A league of concerned stake holders in collaboration with Musiga have initiated a peace process for the ongoing unrest in the dancehall industry.
Initiated by...
Court Discharges 9 Arrested Persons In Connection With Kusi Unrest
The Kade District Magistrate?s court has discharged nine persons who appeared before it on charges of conspiracy to commit crime, acts tending to disturb...
FUSSAG Plays The Blame Game With FWSC On Labour Unrest
The Federation of Universities Senior Staff Association of Ghana (FUSSAG), has blamed the heightening labour agitations on the Fair Wages and Salary Commission (FWSC).
Mr...
NPP Hates Development of Ghana?Nunoo Mensah
The National Security Advisor, Brigadier-General Joseph Nunoo-Mensah (rtd), has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of being behind the prevailing strikes and labour unrests...
16 killed in unrest in central Nigeria
Armed gunmen suspected to be cattle rustlers killed 10 members of one family before six of the gunmen were shot dead by security forces...