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On June 25, security agencies implemented measures in Nairobi aimed at preventing unrest during the anniversary of a Gen Z protest. However, these restrictions led to significant disruptions in transport and increased tensions throughout the city, according to Eastleigh Voice.

Jubilee Party National Chairman Kemosi was arrested in Kisii and subsequently taken to Nyamira Police Station for questioning regarding alleged plans for a protest involving Generation Z. The circumstances surrounding his arrest have not been detailed further.

The anti-migrant group March and March has clarified that its upcoming demonstrations on June 30 are intended as protests and not a shutdown. The group has stated it will not be held accountable for any unrest that may arise in connection with the protests.

Female lawyers, represented by the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), protested in Abuja against the ongoing abduction and killing of women and children in the country. They called for urgent action to address what they described as a national emergency, highlighting the unacceptable rise in abuse, kidnappings, and exploitation.

Greta Thunberg has pleaded not guilty to charges of trespassing related to a pro-Palestine protest that took place in 2024. The case highlights her ongoing activism and involvement in various social and political issues.

Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has confirmed the notification for a protest scheduled on June 25. He urged protesters to distance themselves from any individuals engaging in violence, looting, or other criminal activities, emphasizing the need for peaceful demonstrations.

Residents of Diko town in Niger State organized a protest, featuring masquerades, against the proposed acquisition of 500 hectares of farmland intended for an industrial solar farming project. The demonstration highlighted cultural elements as the community expressed their opposition to the land acquisition plans.

During a protest in Durban, a truck driver sustained injuries when demonstrators threw bricks. The police and security companies are actively engaged in managing the situation involving both 'labour inspectors' and protesters, according to TimesLIVE.

According to Al Jazeera, several protesters have been sentenced to decades in prison in the United States due to their alleged ties to antifa, following a protest outside the Prairieland Detention Center. Civil liberties advocates have raised concerns regarding the implications of this case for free speech and protest rights.

Three aspirants for the House of Representatives in Ojo Federal Constituency have protested the results of the Lagos NDC primary, claiming that there was no valid election and that the candidate selection process was flawed. The protest highlights concerns regarding the integrity of the electoral process in the region.

Jemmimah Namubiru, the Guild Representative Council representative for Mary Stuart Hall at Makerere University, has resigned in protest against the 92nd guild government. She accuses the administration of sidelining elected leaders and undermining genuine student representation in her resignation statement. Namubiru is a third-year Bachelor of Business Administration student.

Nigerians in South Africa protested at the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria over delays in repatriation flights for citizens wishing to return home. This demonstration occurred after the federal government initiated the evacuation process amid rising concerns about xenophobic attacks, with a deadline set for June 30, according to African Examiner.