The Commander-In-Chief of South Africa’s political group, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema has said former presidents have to ensure that democracy in Africa matures in such a manner that, as former presidents, they should not make it their business to fight current presidents. “You have to ensure that democracy matures in such a manner […]
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Police arrest 29 demonstrators, pursue Arise Ghana leaders
The Ghana Police Service says 29 demonstrators who took part in Tuesday’s demonstrations organised by the Arise Ghana movement, have been arrested for their part in the violence that occasioned the event. The police in a statement say they are also looking to arrest organisers of the demonstration, as well as others to be identified […]
Police accuse Arise Ghana demonstrators of violence
The Ghana Police Service says 12 police officers sustained various degrees of injuries on Tuesday when they were pelted with stones by demonstrators organised by Arise Ghana. According to the police, the injured were initially treated in Police Mobile Hospitals and have since been transferred to the Police Hospital for further treatment. In a statement […]
Arise Ghana appeals court ruling on demo route and time
Arise Ghana, the group seeking to lead a two-day demonstration in Accra beginning Tuesday, June 28, to protest the current economic hardships, says its lawyers have filed an appeal against the High Court ruling asking the demonstrators to follow routes proposed by the Police Service. The High Court ruled that the demonstration should take place […]
You can only demonstrate from 8am to 4pm – High Court tells Arise Ghana
An Accra High Court has ruled that pressure group, Arise Ghana can stage its protest only between the hours of 8am to 4pm. The court additionally directed that the protest should commence at the Obra Spot here in Accra and end at the Independence Square. This was the decision of the court in connection with […]
Police seek court orders over Arise Ghana night demo
The Ghana Police Service says it expects the courts to give directions today (Monday, June 27, 2022) on whether the two-day demonstration led by Arise Ghana, including picketing the precincts of Jubilee House into the night, should proceed as planned. Arise Ghana is mobilising the public for the demonstrations in Accra beginning 3pm on June […]