Togo
Protests are very much a part of global news coverage more so in Africa. Different reasons have cause citizens to hit the streets – for the political, economic and social reasons people have protested.
From South Africa to Somalia, Democratic of Congo to Morocco, Senegal to Ethiopia and Togo to Zimbabwe, people exercised their rights to protest.
As part of our review of the news year (2017 Review), we look at a series of protest photos.
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Senegal: Presidency accuses opposition of 'destabilizing the country' as death toll hits 15
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Eswatini: two pro-democracy MPs convicted of "terrorism
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Senegalese opposition leader says 'illegally held,' urges protest
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Senegal: Ziguinchor students fear disruption to education
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Senegal: government pledges firmness ahead of Sonko's return to Dakar
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Chad's new presidential pardon for protesters and failed coup