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 […]
UZ Students Arrested for Protesting Lecturers’ Strike, Union Slams Exploitative Hiring Tactics
On May 12, 2025, 6 students from the University of Zimbabwe (UZ)—Narshon Kohlo (UZ ZINASU chairperson), Tafadzwe Katsande, Blessing Mtisi, Tawananyashe Hove, Nodesha Maingehama, and Tariro Mtukura—were arrested following a protest on campus. The demonstration was organized in response to the university administration’s failure to resolve a month-long lecturers’ strike. Faculty had ceased teaching in […]
Student and Staff Suspensions Stir Turmoil in Zimbabwean Universities
In late February 2025, Midlands State University (MSU) suspended 5 students for allegedly conducting unauthorized student union activities linked to the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU). ZINASU and the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) condemned the suspensions as unconstitutional and filed an urgent court challenge. On March 12, Takunda Mhuka was formally expelled following […]
Student Protests Erupt Across South Africa Over Delayed Disbursements
On February 17, 2025, widespread student protests erupted across South African universities, notably at the University of Cape Town (UCT), Stellenbosch University, and Wits University. The protests were driven by unresolved issues including financial exclusions, delayed disbursements from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), and severe accommodation shortages. At UCT, students stormed the administration […]
Protests by Students Over Overloaded Education System in Algeria
Students at the University of Algeria launched protests in March 2025 against mounting academic pressure and the persistent lack of administrative responsiveness. In response, authorities resorted to arrests and increased security presence on campus, further heightening tensions and creating a climate of fear and suppression among the student population. Comments/Recommendations ACAF is deeply concerned by […]
Tragic Death at University of Tripoli Sparks Calls for Reform
A female university student of the University of Tripoli, tragically died after being compelled to sit for an examination despite having a serious medical condition. The university administration justified the action by invoking Regulation 501, which mandates strict adherence to examination protocols. However, the Student Union has condemned the incident, accusing faculty leadership of abuse […]
Moroccan Medical Students Accuse Health Ministry of Breaching Reform Deal
The National Students’ Committee of Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy in Morocco publicly accused the Ministry of Health of breaching a November 2024 settlement agreement. In an open letter to Health Minister Amine Tahraoui, students denounced the Ministry’s failure to implement promised reforms, particularly an increase in stipends for clinical rotations, which remain at MAD 21 […]
Kenyan Students Stage Protests After Prolonged Staff Strike
In March 2025, students at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) staged protests in response to a prolonged staff strike that led to the indefinite closure of the University. The strike, organized by academic and non-academic staff, was driven by unresolved grievances over salaries, promotions, and working conditions. The disruption significantly impacted academic activities, leaving […]