Thousands of Bulgarians gathered in central Sofia on Wednesday, enduring freezing temperatures to demand fair elections as the country prepares for another national vote. The protest comes in the wake of earlier demonstrations triggered by a proposed 2026 budget, which critics said would exacerbate the cost-of-living crisis. Although the government…
Cape Town, South Africa — A small group of Ukrainian immigrants residing in Cape Town gathered on Friday at Simon’s Town, home to South Africa’s primary naval base, to protest against Russia’s participation in a multinational naval exercise, “Will for Peace 2026.” The week‑long drill, which runs from January 9–16,…
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday following a shooting by federal immigration officers that left two people wounded during a vehicle stop near a hospital. The incident occurred outside Adventist Health hospital, prompting a swift response from local…
An Iranian police officer has died after being stabbed during ongoing unrest west of Tehran, as nationwide protests over the rising cost of living entered their 12th day, local media report. According to Fars News Agency, Shahin Dehghan, a police officer in Malard County, was killed while attempting to control…
The woman fatally shot by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis has been identified as Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who had recently relocated to the city. Her death has triggered nationwide protests and renewed debate over the conduct of immigration enforcement operations in the United States.…
President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on Iran’s security forces to refrain from targeting peaceful protesters as anti-government demonstrations intensify across the country, driven by economic hardship and a rapidly weakening currency. Tensions were evident in Tehran on Tuesday, when the city’s historic Grand Bazaar was largely deserted after security forces…
Hundreds of residents in Mogadishu poured into the streets on Friday to protest remarks made by US President Donald Trump, who referred to Somali immigrants in the United States as “garbage.” Trump, speaking during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, claimed Somali Americans “contribute nothing” and declared, “We don’t want them…
Tanzanian authorities have released four opposition leaders who had been detained in connection with the violent election protests that rocked the country in October. Among those freed on bail was John Heche, the vice-chairperson of the main opposition party CHADEMA, who had been in custody since October 22. According to…
The United States Embassy in Tanzania has issued a security alert urging American citizens to remain indoors as protests erupt across the country following the commencement of the general elections on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. In an official statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the Embassy confirmed reports of demonstrations…
In a dramatic overnight session, Peru’s Congress voted overwhelmingly to remove President Dina Boluarte from office, citing “permanent moral incapacity.” The decision, supported by 122 of 130 lawmakers, follows months of unrest, corruption scandals, and plummeting public trust in the embattled leader. Boluarte, who had one of the lowest approval…