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African Union observers said the vote was not credible and that they had documented ballot box stuffing. The government has dismissed criticism of the process and said the election was fair. CBC | World News
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How wacky inflatable costumes are changing the narrative around U.S. protests
Whether it’s the ongoing anti-ICE protests in Portland and Los Angeles, or the massive No Kings rallies that swept across the U.S. this weekend, the crowds are full of cutesy, cartoonish and colourful frogs, chickens, lobsters, dinosaurs, axolotls, unicorns and more. CBC | World News
Read More »Day of nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump underway in U.S.
Protesting the direction of the U.S. under President Donald Trump, people have begun gathering in the nation’s capital and communities across the country for “No Kings” demonstrations — what the president’s Republican Party is calling “Hate America” rallies. CBC | World News
Read More »Madagascar president warns of coup attempt as more soldiers join protests
Madagascar’s presidency said on Sunday that an attempt to grab power by force was underway in the African nation as more soldiers joined a youth-led protest movement that has rocked the former French colony for more than two weeks. CBC | World News
Read More »Starmer issues 5-word warning to anyone taking part in ‘un-British’ October 7 protests
The Prime Minister said the pro-Palestine protests have been used by some as a “despicable excuse to attack British Jews”. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Epping migrant hotel protestors jailed for violent disorder during anti-migrant protests
The prison sentences handed down all exceed that of the one given to asylum seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, who was last month convicted of sexually assaulting a woman and 14-year-old girl in the Essex town. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Gen-Z protests are spreading globally. What’s driving this youth-led movement?
Over the last month, a wave of youth-led protests has hit the streets in Nepal, Morocco and Madagascar, all of them mobilizing support online and driven by frustration against government corruption or incompetence. CBC | World News
Read More »Anti-government youth protests in Morocco turn deadly
Two people were killed and others injured when security forces in Morocco opened fire on protesters who where attempting to steal their weapons, local authorities said. The protests, which began Saturday with demands for better education and healthcare, have been organized online by a loosely formed youth group called GenZ 212. CBC | World News
Read More »Trump’s U.K. visit looked like it would be dominated by trade. Immigration protests suggest otherwise
As U.S. President Donald Trump lands in Britain for the start of his state visit, Keir Starmer’s government is dealing with street battles over the country’s immigration policy. More than 150,000 people came out in London over the weekend to demand a radical shift in how the U.K. handles immigration, although Trump himself may not be what’s inspiring these crowds. ...
Read More »Montreal cycling Grand Prix draws protests against Israel-Premier Tech team
Protesters gathered at the foot of Mount Royal to demonstrate against the participation of the Israel-Premier Tech team in the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal on Sunday. CBC | Sports News
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