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Kenya’s Ruto on protests, power, and the state of democracy
After deadly protests and a youth uprising, Kenya’s president defends his record on democracy, rights, and reform.
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Videos document alleged atrocities in Tanzania crackdown
Tanzanian activists say graphic videos offer proof government forces killed dozens of people protesting election result.
Published On 4 Nov 2025
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Tanzania swears in President Samia Suluhu Hassan after deadly protests
President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn into Tanzania’s highest office after a landslide 97.66% victory.
Published On 3 Nov 2025
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Video: Tanzania president declared winner amid deadly election unrest
Tanzania’s President has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential elections amid deadly unrest.
Published On 1 Nov 2025
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Serbians mark anniversary of deadly train station collapse with silence
Tens of thousands of people marked the first anniversary of a train station roof collapse in silence.
Published On 1 Nov 2025
Tens of thousands of people from all over Serbia gathered on Saturday in the northern town of Novi Sad to commemorate the victims of a railway station disaster a year ago. [Marko Djurica/Reuters]
The rally was also a massive display of boiling discontent with the government of President Aleksandar Vucic. [Marko Djurica/Reuters]
The collapse of a concrete canopy at the Novi Sad train station a year ago killed 16 people. The tragedy triggered youth-led street protests and a nationwide movement demanding political changes. [Marko Djurica /Reuters]
People hold hearts with names of the victims written on them during 16 minutes of silence to commemorate the victims. [Marko Djurica /Reuters]
The protesters believe that the concrete construction at the renovated station building in Novi Sad collapsed because rampant corruption and nepotism in state infrastructure projects with China led to fatal disregard for safety rules. No one has yet been held responsible, although 13 people have been charged. [Marko Djurica/Reuters]
A woman holds a piece of cardboard with the words "My Children" written on it as she kneels by floral tributes outside the train station on the first anniversary of the disaster. [Armin Durgut/AP Photo]
Dijana Hrka, mother of Stefan Hrka, one of the victims, is surrounded by war veterans as she walks outside the Novi Sad railway station. [Marko Djurica/Reuters]
Saturday's ceremonies started with 16 minutes of silence for the 16 victims at exactly 11:52am, the time of the collapse. [Zorana Jevtic/Reuters]
People also laid wreaths and lit candles outside the station. [Marko Djurica/Reuters]
Students and others have been pouring into Novi Sad since Friday, arriving by car, bicycle, or on foot. [Marko Djurica/Reuters]
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Opposition says ‘hundreds’ killed in Tanzania post-election protests
Tanzania’s FM says ‘no excessive force’ has been used and government has ‘no figures’ on any protesters killed.
Thousands march in Serbia to mark deadly train station collapse a year ago
Youth are marching from Belgrade to join a rally in the country’s north as Serbia’s political crisis deepens.
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More than 130 killed: How did a Brazil raid on a Rio favela turn so deadly?
Residents of favelas gather bodies after police operation turns to ‘slaughter’ in predawn assault.
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Tanzania police fire shots, tear gas at protesters after chaotic election
Hundreds of people take to streets of Dar-es-Salaam after two main opposition figures barred from presidential poll.
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Protests in Brazil after more than 100 killed in police raids
Protests broke out in Rio de Janeiro after police raids on drug gangs left at least 119 people dead.
Published On 30 Oct 2025