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A painting by an activist was put on a pavement during the demonstration. Youth group activists staged a Black Friday protest towards the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) but they were blocked by the Philippine National Police (PNP), Civil Disturbance Management (CDM) units before reaching the building. So the protesters just did their program at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex. The protesters are against the result of the Philippines May 9th. presidential elections. (Photo by Josefiel Rivera/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
BONGBONG

Philippines election shows how personality politics is our collective future in this digital populist age

These elections are a warning of how history can be washed over and and used to promote modern dynasties

  • Bhaso Ndzendze
7 min read
The wage strike at South African Airways was one of the few at parastatals this season.
BEN QUINN

Thai army declares martial law

After six months of political unrest and a day after the caretaker prime minister refused to stand down, Thailand’s army has declared martial law.

  • Ben Quinn
2 min read