Thousands of people have taken to the streets in the Indian capital, Delhi, as part of anti-cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms and the resignation of a government minister. BBC Verify has been analyzing videos from across the capital, showing security officers firing so-called pellet guns at protesters. The Central Reserve Police did not respond
Nigeria’s president has approved the country’s largest military expansion in recent times – an attempt to address the series of security challenges plaguing the nation. Bola Tinubu has given the green light to the recruitment of an additional 28,000 soldiers and the creation of four new army divisions, which will bring the total number to
Iran says it has carried out drone strikes against US military facilities and bases across the Middle East in retaliation for the 13th consecutive night of US strikes on the country. Explosions were reported along Iran’s Gulf coast and in the western, northern and central areas. Four people were killed and five wounded in an
At least four Palestinians and two Israelis have been killed in a shooting in the occupied West Bank, the deadliest incident there in months. There are conflicting accounts about the sequence of events in the northern town of Tal. Palestinian sources told the BBC that residents confronted Jewish settlers who were attacking them when Israeli
A Tanzanian university professor who was arrested earlier this month on accusations of inciting anti-government protests has now been charged with terrorism. Melkisedek Kaijage, who works at the University of Dodoma, had appeared in a magistrate’s court to apply for bail after spending 15 days in police custody when the charges were changed. He was
On Friday, Western Cape High Court Judge Andre le Grange stopped the parliamentary committee from continuing its hearings “pending this court’s determination of the applicant’s review”, referring to Ramaphosa’s case against the panel. The ruling effectively buys Ramaphosa more time, during which time the president hopes to clear his name. In court, his legal team
