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Protests erupted in Luanda, Angola, with hundreds of arrests and several deaths, triggered by a government decision to raise fuel prices and remove subsidies, leading to widespread violence, looting, and clashes with police, amid broader public discontent over economic hardships and political issues.
Five people have been killed in Cape Town, South Africa, during a violent taxi strike that began last week. The strike was initiated by mini-bus taxi drivers in response to a new municipal law that allowed local authorities to impound vehicles for violations. The strike has resulted in sporadic violence, with protesters torching buses and cars and engaging in clashes with the police. A British national was among the victims. The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has distanced itself from the violence and called for a peaceful return to negotiations.