Every June 16, the African continent pauses to remember a defining moment in its history. Specifically, the Day of the African Child honours the memory of the school children massacred during the 1976 Soweto Uprising in South Africa. Furthermore, the day simultaneously raises continental
President William Ruto’s trip to France for the G7 Summit comes against a dramatic backdrop. Specifically, protests and clashes with police erupted in Geneva, Switzerland on June 14, just one day ahead of his planned arrival. Furthermore, Geneva sits near Évian-les-Bains, the French town hosting the high-level summit. How the Protests Escalated The scale of […]
Protests known as Maandamano will resume on April 21, 2026. Activists and opposition leaders have organized nationwide demonstrations. Notably, Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino are leading the calls. They are urging citizens to join a “Total Tuesday Shutdown.” As a result, pressure on the government continues to increase. Main Agenda: Rising Cost of Living Protesters […]




