Kenyan health professionals continue strike after governors refuse to sign agreement
Kenya’s nurses and clinical officers continue to be on strike as the second tier of government – the Council of Governors – has not signed the return to work formula agreed upon by the unions and the country’s health ministry
Plans to liquidate Egyptian Iron and Steel Company draw protest
The decision by the management of the Egyptian Iron and Steel Company to liquidate the company has led to protests with unions saying that up to 8,000 employees will lose their jobs
South Africa: Strike action against retrenchment of workers in Macsteel continues into third day
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) alleges that the company dismissed 99 workers on December 11, the first day of holiday season, to prevent the union from taking action against it.
Protests over economic decline continue for third day in Tunisia; hundreds arrested
According to the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights, the country saw more than 6,500 protests last year alone over the many socio-economic and political issues afflicting the people
After alleging election fraud, opposition faces persecution in Uganda
In the presidential and parliamentary elections in Uganda held simultaneously on January 14, long time president Yoweri Museveni and his National Resistance Movement were declared victorious despite multiple allegations of rigging
Tunisians protest over growing economic crisis and oppressive state actions
The protesters were opposing increasing police brutality and the announcement of fresh lockdown measures on Thursday. Protests took place in at least 10 cities across the country
Dispatches from the Congo: Lumumba lives!
In the first episode of our new show, Dispatches from the Congo, we take a look the life and legacy of the iconic Patrice Lumumba on the anniversary of his martyrdom
Researchers, activists to remember Congolese revolutionary Patrice Lumumba
On the 60th anniversary of his assassination, activists and researchers from across the African continent will discuss the legacy of Lumumba today
COVID-19 cases in Africa exceed 3.1 million
With around 1.26 million cases, South Africa has the highest concentration of COVID-19 infections on the continent, followed by Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt
Bobi Wine alleges large scale rigging in Ugandan elections
The major opposition candidate in the Ugandan election, Bobi Wine, alleged “the worst rigging this country has ever witnessed.” He is contesting against incumbent Yoweri Museveni who has been in power since 1986
In Ugandan elections, Museveni regime faces determined youth resistance
Peoples Dispatch spoke to Milton Allimadi of Black Star News about the upcoming elections in Uganda and escalating tensions ahead of the electoral process
On eve of Ugandan elections, presidential contender Bobi Wine faces renewed persecution
Bobi Wine, the leading opposition candidate, has continuously faced attacks and repression in his attempt to unseat long-term president Yoweri Museveni in the elections that will be held on January 14
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- Oman bars recruitment of expatriates for a number of professions
- Slovenian artists and political activists protest targeting of cultural space in Ljubljana
- Carbon emission data during pandemic lockdowns provides insights on challenges ahead
- Greek students and teachers protest militarization of campuses
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