In the wake of growing unrest and severe backlash, Kenyan President William Ruto has found himself at the centre of a political storm. Labelled a “puppet of the West” by critics, calls for his resignation have intensified following his controversial finance bill proposal aimed at raising additional funds to manage […]
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The president of Kenya, William Ruto, has rejected a bill to raise taxes a day after violent protests erupted across the country following its approval by parliament. Ruto’s unexpected decision not to sign the finance bill came after violent clashes between police and protesters at the Kenyan assembly and nationwide […]
Julian Assange told Anthony Albanese he had “saved his life” in his first phone conversation after his chartered plane’s wheels touched down at Canberra’s RAAF base soon after 7:30pm on Wednesday. The prime minister, who has never met Assange, told a news conference at Parliament House immediately afterwards that Assange […]
Melbourne, Australia – On Tuesday, Melbourne’s Central Business District became the focal point for members of the Kenyan community in Australia as they gathered to protest a controversial finance bill passed in Kenya. The bill, which is anticipated to be signed by President William Ruto, has sparked widespread outrage and […]
After years of appeals and litigation, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has entered into a plea deal with the US government, according to court documents. He was facing one count of computer misuse and multiple counts of espionage stemming from his work with WikiLeaks, publishing sensitive US government documents provided by Chelsea Manning. The […]
In Kenya, a wave of protests spearheaded by Gen Z has spotlighted the significant role of digital activism in modern political movements. The demonstrations erupted on Tuesday in response to a proposed finance bill from President William Ruto’s administration, aiming to introduce new taxes and levies that would substantially increase […]
Nationwide demonstrations have erupted in Kenya over a controversial tax bill. The Finance Bill 2024, initially presented to parliament in May, has sparked discontent with an increase in an array of taxes and levies for Kenyans. The mass protests, initially organised in the capital city, Nairobi, have spread across the country. Demonstrations have […]
Zimbabwe’s healthcare system is on the brink of collapse. Chronic underfunding, rampant corruption, and a massive exodus of healthcare professionals have left millions without adequate care. For many, the struggle is personal and life-threatening. Among those battling the system is 29-year-old Oswald Tanaka Mankanya, a kidney dialysis patient whose story […]
The busy intersection of Flinders and Swanston Streets in Melbourne was shut down on Sunday afternoon after being transformed into a poignant theatre of war and resistance, as Pro-Palestine protesters gathered to take a stand against the Israeli war. Anti-genocide activists staged a dramatic protest, dumping rubble and body bags […]
The world has reacted with anger this week after an Israeli air strike on a safe zone for displaced civilians in southern Gaza reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 45 people, including women and children. This latest action in Israel’s war in Gaza has come despite the International Court of […]
