The year 2024 has seen people protesting in different countries that it could pass for the year of protests in Africa.
Each of these protests is driven by its own unique causes and circumstances.
The common thread in these protests is the demand for better governance, transparency, and accountability.
Also, these movements show the growing impatience and frustration among citizens worldwide with their respective governments’ inability to address their challenges.
Let’s examine the 2024 protests that have taken place in four different countries.
1. Bangladesh
Protests against the government have erupted in Bangladesh.
People voice their dissatisfaction with widespread corruption, inadequate public services, and claims of electoral manipulation.
Protesters have taken to the streets in major cities, calling for increased accountability, transparency, and democratic reforms.
Also, conflicts between demonstrators and security personnel have arisen as a result of the government’s harsh response to these rallies.
Also, the cries for international intervention and mediation are becoming stronger, and the situation is still unstable.
2. Kenya
Kenyans’ protest stem from their country’s high unemployment rate, growing cost of living, and perceived financial mismanagement
The public’s displeasure with the government’s incapacity to adequately handle these concerns has resulted in large-scale protests.
Protesters are calling for steps to reduce inflation, create jobs, and implement economic reforms.
The protest has disrupted daily life.
Also, it highlights the urgent need for the government to implement measures to address the root causes of the economic crisis.
3. United Kingdom
UK far-right protests have escalated, following a mass stabbing incident.
In Liverpool, demonstrators hurled chairs, flares, and bricks at police, causing injuries.
In Manchester, clashes occurred, while Hull’s protesters vandalised a hotel housing migrants.
Tensions flared in Belfast, and in Leeds, 150 people carried English flags chanted inflammatory slogans.
The protest marks the fourth day of unrest since the knife attack.
4. EndBadGovernance
#EndBadGovernance protest In Nigeria brought attention to the general dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The demonstrators call for responsibility, openness, and substantial changes to address economic mismanagement, food inflation, living expenses and corruption.
The youth and civil society organisations have shown a great deal of support for this movement, which calls for a reform in the nation’s political system.
On Sunday, August 4, President Tinubu spoke to the nation.
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However, he has come under fire for ignoring the requests of demonstrators who felt mistreated.
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