News

NEWS: More Resentment in South Africa Over Police Violence in Nigeria

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 08:19 am

Thousands of individual took to the street is South Africa to express their resentment over the police violence in Nigeria and also the shooting of protesters who weren’t armed in Lekki on Tuesday.

The army as debunked the news report that claimed they were responsible for shooting close to 1000 people and the reported killings of more than 49 citizens who weren’t armed.

Another gathering of around 1000 individuals in Cape Town, generally Nigerian nationals, pledged to keep picketing until there was change in Nigeria.

Notable South African rap star AKA voiced solidarity with the individuals of Nigeria, saying: “By what method can individuals shoot to KILL their own comrades and ladies?”

“This is crazy… Sending adoration and solidarity to Naija,” AKA tweeted to his 4.6 million devotees.

South African resistance, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), swore its “good and political solidarity” with Nigerians and approached the legislature to get control over its military and security administrations

There’s been no public address from the president of the country. South Africa and Nigeria had dispute in the time past but that seems no to be the case as thousands match to voice their displeasure

Albert Echetah

Recent Posts

Africa’s Green Hydrogen Revolution: A Path to Energy Independence

Recent research shows that Professor Abdessamad Faik believes Africa is at an important energy choice point as renewable-powered hydrogen allows…

March 18, 2025

US Threatens to Close Johannesburg Consulate Over Street Renaming

The United States plans to shut down its Johannesburg consulate after Sandton Drive gets renamed to Leila Khaled Drive even…

March 18, 2025

Africa’s Green Energy Push Aims to Electrify 570 Million Lives

The push toward renewable energy in Africa helps the 570 million people who currently live without reliable power access. Many…

March 17, 2025

Algeria Ramps Up Final Preparations for IATF2025 Trade Fair

The Algerian government prepares the hosting facilities for the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025, which will open its doors on September…

March 17, 2025

Laura Wolvaardt Calls for More Women’s Test Matches

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt wants cricket authorities to arrange more Test matches for women because Test cricket represents the…

March 16, 2025

Trump Administration Expels South African Ambassador Over Critical Comments

The United States issued Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool a one-way travel ticket from South Africa to show decreasing trust between the…

March 15, 2025

This website uses cookies.