It was supposed to be a night of relaxation and joy. A normal Friday evening at Leo Beach in Mogadishu saw hundreds of people gathered, celebrating the weekend. Little did they know, it would turn into a night of horror. As one attacker detonated a suicide bomb, others opened fire on the crowd, resulting in a tragic bloodbath. Dozens lost their lives, and scores were injured. The armed group al-Shabab has claimed responsibility, marking this as the worst attack in Somalia's capital in over a year.
The streets of Nigeria have recently echoed with the footsteps of thousands, united in a fervent call for change. Amidst this fervor, the question arises: What drives a nation to take to the streets in protest, and what does it signify for Africa's most populous country?
The recent turmoil in Bangladesh has been a stark reminder of the delicate balance between governance and public unrest. Sparked by student protests against a government job quota system, the situation has escalated into violence, leaving many dead and raising serious questions about the government's handling of the crisis.