KENYA: Protests erupted against the Finance Bill 2024, which proposed steep tax hikes, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among Kenyans. Demonstrations were initially sparked by the hashtag #REJECTFINANCEBILL2024 on social media platforms like TikTok and X app. The protests have been marked by clashes with police and calls for broader government accountability.

SOUTH AFRICA: The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) led protests against state corruption and rolling power outages caused by the struggling state utility Eskom. The hashtag #NationalShutdown was used to mobilize support for a nationwide protest aimed at unseating President Cyril Ramaphosa. The protests were driven by frustrations over corruption and poor public services.

UGANDA: Anti-corruption protests have been organized using the hashtag #March2Parliament. These protests were sparked by growing dissatisfaction with government corruption and were influenced by the successful protests in Kenya.

NIGERIA: Protests against police brutality and corruption have continued, with movements like #EndSARS maintaining momentum. Although this specific hashtag gained prominence earlier, it remains a powerful symbol of ongoing resistance.