Nigeria has seen weeks of protests against police brutality, as protesters called for the end of a special police unit known as SARS, accused of unlawful arrests, torture and extra-judicial killings.The unit has been disbanded by the president, but Nigerians
image copyrightAFPA group that has been key in organising protests against police brutality that have gripped Nigeria in the last three weeks has urged people to stay at home. The Feminist
A potential second term in office for Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Ahmad is looking considerably more likely after 46 of the continent’s 54 association presidents have called on him to run again.
Nigeria midfielder John Ogu has called on his team to boycott upcoming matches in protest at the country’s government.Ogu, who has 26 caps, said a boycott would “make a statement”.On Tuesday
image copyrightReutersProtests began earlier this month in Nigeria calling on the authorities to abolish a controversial police unit called the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (Sars).The story has started trending globally, with thousands
image copyrightGetty ImagesTo his supporters, Tundu Lissu is brave and fearless. The fact that he is running for president of Tanzania three years after surviving an attempt on his life is testimony to his
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image copyrightReutersRihanna, Kanye West and Nicki Minaj are among the many celebrities who have come out to support protests against police brutality in Nigeria. But protesters hit out when Beyoncé spoke up. Why?Protesters against police brutality say that on Tuesday night in Lagos men in army fatigues closed in on them and shot at them while they sang the national anthem, something the army denies as “fake news”.The irony a chord across the world. South African comedian Trevor Noah said: “Just like we’ve seen in the US, the
Nigeria’s vice-president has promised justice for victims shot during protests against police brutality.Amnesty International said the security forces killed at least 12 people in the main city Lagos on Tuesday.The security forces denied killing protesters, causing more anger.Gunshots continued to be heard in an area of Lagos on Thursday, following Wednesday’s unrest that saw buildings torched and looted and police shooting into the air to enforce a curfew. The state government imposed an indefinite round-the-clock curfew in Lagos, a coastal city which