Hundreds of Liberians on Thursday took to the streets of Monrovia, the capital of Liberia to protest against perceived corruption in the President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s government.
They also protested against what they called democratic backsliding in Liberia under the Boakai presidency.
The protesters also accuse Boakai of economic mismanagement, saying they are concerned about the rising cost of living, alleged police misconduct and political pressure on opposition voices.
Also in this edition, in Democratic Republic of the Congo, teenage pregnancy rates are among the highest in the world. Pregnant girls are often turned away from classrooms. However, this could soon change. The government is stepping in to stop this and ensure that girls can continue their education. However, there is pushback from the Catholic Church, which is influential in the country.
As this Friday marks Mandela Day, people around the world celebrate Nelson Mandela’s legacy and his lifelong fight for human rights. Across South Africa, people are rolling up their sleeves to give back. In Cape Town, so many people have attended this year’s festivities that an annual soup kitchen event has had to move to the city’s biggest stadium.
Source:Africa Publicity
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