Murder of UB Student Under Investigation as Suspect Faces Arraignment
A suspect in the murder of a University of Botswana student was scheduled for arraignment on 18 June 2025. The details surrounding the incident remain under investigation, and the suspect is expected to appear in court within 24 hours of arrest. The case is being treated as a criminal matter. Response Although the case involves […]
Police Violence at North-West University Protest Leaves 67 Injured on Youth Day
On June 16, 2025, police fired rubber bullets at a peaceful protest near North-West University’s Potchefstroom campus, injuring 67 people. The protest, organized by the Informal Settlements Committee, was aimed at raising concerns about poor living conditions and was directed toward a Youth Day event hosted at the university. According to protest leaders, police intervened […]
Student Murder Sparks Protests and Arrests at Walter Sisulu University
Between June 9 and 10, 2025, 5 Walter Sisulu University students were arrested during protests on the Nelson Mandela Drive campus. The demonstrations were triggered by the release on bail of a lecturer accused of murdering a student during an earlier protest. Students marched to demand accountability regarding student housing and campus safety. The detained […]
Tunisia Sees Surge in Protests Amid Education Sector Crisis
In February 2025, Tunisia recorded 427 protest movements, an alarming 138.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024, which saw 179 protest actions. These demonstrations were largely triggered by the death of a student in Kairouan and delays in faculty recruitment, reflecting broader concerns over systemic neglect in the education sector. Social actors, including […]