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COVID-19 and repression will fuel new African protests

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AFRICA

This has led to a greater focus on digital strategies and the rise of ‘personal’ or ‘patchwork’ protests in which individuals share images on social media of themselves making…

Liberia's Weah will struggle to stifle dissent

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LIBERIA

The president’s utterances mark a shift from his previous calls for a roundtable dialogue with opposition protest leaders, who on June 7 organised the largest mass protest since…

Latin America protest risks will rise post-COVID-19

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LATIN AMERICA

Latin America and the Caribbean now account for over one-quarter of confirmed COVID-19 cases and around one-third of deaths. Although stringent COVID-19-related measures imposed…

Bashir will fight to survive Sudan protests

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SUDAN

Since late December, Sudan has faced a persistent wave of protests, with demonstrators complaining of dire economic conditions but also calling for President Omar al-Bashir to…

Congo’s conflict between church and state may escalate

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Political protests in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Serbian leader will still try for early elections

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SERBIA

Continuing street protests.

Myanmar student protests will affect elections

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MYANMAR

The outlook for protests and civil society in Myanmar.

Student movements jeopardise Bangladesh ruling party

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BANGLADESH

Student protests in Bangladesh.

Protests put Kenya’s political leaders under pressure

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KENYA

Although the protests have remained relatively limited in scale and spread, they have nevertheless highlighted widespread opposition to Ruto’s economic policies and led to…

Tepid Kenya protests will weaken Odinga’s hand

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KENYA

KENYA: Tepid protests will weaken Odinga’s hand