Home > Anti-government protests begin in Nigeria amid tight security

News
Anti-government protests begin in Nigeria amid tight security

Description

Nationwide anti-government protests against the spiraling cost-of-living begin in Nigeria, including Lagos, with hundreds marching amid heavy security. Africa's most populous country is struggling with soaring inflation and a sharply devalued currency after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu introduced reforms a year ago that aimed to revive the economy. IMAGES

Added on the 01/08/2024 11:01:33 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

To customise your video :

Or Create an account

More videos on the subject

  • Tight security in Bangladesh capital as anti-PM protests set to continue

    Bangladeshi security forces patrol the capital as protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation say they will take to Dhaka's streets again following the deadliest day of unrest since demonstrations erupted last month. IMAGES

    05/08/2024 - AFPTV - First images
  • Heavy security response after calls for anti-government protests in Kenya

    Police are out in force on the streets of the Kenyan capital Nairobi, after calls for more demonstrations against the embattled government of President William Ruto. As protestors gather in the central business district, police in riot gear fire tear gas, repelling some people with batons. Even as street protests have eased since dozens of people were killed and parliament stormed in late June, activists are still demanding the president's resignation, and calling for new rallies using the hashtag "RutoMustGo". IMAGES

    16/07/2024 - AFPTV - First images
  • Anti-government protesters clash with Iraqi security forces in Karbala

    Protesters clash with Iraqi security forces during an anti-government demonstration in the Shiite shrine city of Karbala, south of Iraq's capital Baghdad. IMAGES

    28/10/2019 - AFPTV - First images
  • Tear gas, heavy security at hardship protests in Nigeria capital

    Police in the Nigerian capital of Abuja fire tear gas to disperse protesters on the second day of nationwide protests over economic hardship. At least 13 people died during the demonstrations across the West African nation on Thursday, according to rights group Amnesty International, which accused security forces of killing peaceful demonstrators. IMAGES

    02/08/2024 - AFPTV - First images
  • Heavy security in Nigerian capital amidst nationwide protests (2)

    Nigerian authorities deploy a strong security presence on the streets of the capital Abuja where crowds of protesters rally joining sister demonstrations across the country against the high cost of living. IMAGES

    01/08/2024 - AFPTV - First images

More videosNews

Watch video of  - DemainEntreprendre - épisode 12 - Label : Economie wallonne -
News

DemainEntreprendre - épisode 12

29/04/2021 12:55:32