Welcome to the African Youth Security Network

For over five decades, Togo has lived under the iron grip of the Gnassingbé dynasty, where state power is weaponised against citizens. In 2024–2025, repression deepened: protests sparked by the arrest of rapper Aamron were met with brutal crackdowns, torture, media censorship, and internet blackouts. Citizens demand Faure Gnassingbé’s resignation, a return to the 1992 constitution, and relief from rising costs of living. Their call is simple: dignity, justice, and democracy.

In June 2024, Kenya erupted in protests against President Ruto's tax-heavy Finance Bill, sparking cabinet dissolutions, police brutality allegations, and promises of reform. With lives lost and a nation demanding change, the unrest echoes deeper struggles in governance and economic hardship. What led to this boiling point, and what does it mean for Kenya's future? Dive into the full story.