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Added on the 08/03/2021 18:30:34 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Kenyan riot police out in force for a day of action called by the opposition to protest the country's cost of living crisis, despite a ban on the demonstrations. IMAGES
Clashes break out in Dakar, the Senegalese capital, as the appeal of Barthelemy Dias, a fierce opponent of the government and candidate for mayor of Dakar, awaits trial. Police fire tear gas at the supporters of Dias in the vicinity of the university. IMAGES
French police used tear gas to disperse protestors during a demonstration against massive water reserves in western France. More than 3000 police are on the ground for the second day of demontrations against the agro-industry projects. IMAGES
Kenyan police fire tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse young protesters in the capital Nairobi, escalating tensions as demonstrators rallied across the country against proposed tax hikes. IMAGES
Israeli forces use tear gas to disperse a crowd of Palestinians gathered near the Ofer prison, as they await the release of prisoners as part of an hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.