Best How Far Nigeria Podcasts (2024)

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Why young people in Uganda are annoyed by corruption? 31:54

32m ago31:54

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Dozens arrested in Uganda for involvement in banned anti-corruption protests. President Yoweri Museveni had warned before the event that protesters were "playing with fire". Sierra Leone jails 11 people over an alleged coup attempt, who are they and are all the cases concluded? ? And we meet Gabriella Ghermandi, the Ethiopian ethno-musicologist who…

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Why was Zambia's anti-corruption board dissolved? 33:56

2h ago33:56

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Zambia’s President Hakinde Hichilema has fired the entire board of the country’s Anti-Corruption Commission after allegations that certain officials on the body tasked with fighting corruption, were taking bribes. The accusations have been strongly denied, but a former chairman says the board needs to be reformed. Ethiopia has seen a surge in kidna…

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Why there is concern about Angola's proposed anti- vandalism law ? 25:51

2h ago25:51

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Angola's new law with lengthy prison sentences for vandalism. Who are the real targets-criminals or the opposition? Can Zambia stop boys from being abducted to undergo circumcision? And is China muscling in on Nigeria's potentially lucrative car market? Presenter: Audrey BrownProducers: Rob Wilson, Patricia Whitehorne, Bella Hassan and Yvette Twagi…

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How can building collapses in Nigeria be prevented? 32:02

1h ago32:02

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Early findings into why a school building in Nigeria's Plateau state collapsed killing more than 20 children, have revealed many shortcomings. But the tragedy was one of more than 20 reported cases in the past few months. How can rules and regulations be tightened to prevent building collapses? Sierra Leone is considering dropping jury trials. What…

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Can South Africa's government of national unity really work? 28:01

2h ago28:01

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South Africa’s parliament reopens after landmark elections that lead to the formation of a government of national unity after the governing ANC lost its majority. We talk to international co-operation minister, Ronald Lamola. Is the ANC buying time or wasting time?Somalia imposes a 5 percent tax on digital transactions sparking causing a public out…

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Could new EU environmental rules shut African crops out of European markets? 25:34

1h ago25:34

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The manager of a coffee farmers's co-operative says small scale farmers in Africa are concerned that they may soon be unable to sell their produce to Europe because of the impact of the European Union's deforestation regulations. New information about the largest rainforest in Southern Africa raises questions about discovery - is it just a foreign …

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Is the church in Kenya too close to the government? 29:36

1h ago29:36

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Is the role of the church in Kenyan politics changing? We hear the perspective of a senior member of the umbrella group- the National Council of Churches of Kenya Why has Chadian President Mahamat Deby cancelled an official visit to Paris scheduled for this week? We talk to the founder of a beauty pageant in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, a place wit…

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Can public hearings into Zimbabwe's 'genocide' of the 1980s bring healing and national unity? 30:05

35m ago30:05

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Zimbabwe's President Emerson Mnangagwa has announced public hearings into the mass killings of Zimbabwe's Ndebele people 40 years ago. The president says the hearings will be a mechanism to bring healing and national cohesion. But a survivor of the massacre of opposition supporters, tells us he does not trust the process. Also, why are major gas co…

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Does an Ecowas court ruling on police brutality on protestors in Nigeria go far enough? 32:33

24h ago32:33

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Nigerian authorities guilty of violating protesters rights during mass demonstrations against police brutality, known as #EndSars, in 2020. Why hasn't police behaviour changed? Can Africa's booming population be harnessed? And can anyone stand in the way of another presidential term for Rwanda's Paul Kagame? Presenter: Audrey BrownProducers: Charle…

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Unfarmed land leaves millions staring at hunger in Sudan 25:51

2d ago25:51

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More than half the population in Sudan - nearly 26 million people - face acute hunger as the ongoing war hinders agricultural production. The UN agency for Food and Agriculture (FAO) says it is trying to provide seed to farmers to help grow food. Who are Nigeria's ghost workers who are costing the economy millions of dollars? And will a new governm…

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Can Ghana afford to pay striking civil servants? 34:56

14d ago34:56

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All through Ghana civil servants have been on strike following the government's failure to honour a pledge to raise their pay. Can their grievances be addressed? We meet a doctor who carries out operations to reverse female genital mutilation. And why are Somalis being forced to remove bodies from a graveyard in Mogadishu? Presenter :Audrey BrownPr…

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Why land routes through Africa are more dangerous for migrants than Mediterranean crossings 35:35

4d ago35:35

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Refugees and migrants taking land routes across Africa to get to the Mediterranean and Europe, face extreme violence, abuse and exploitation, with far more believed to be dying there than at sea, a UN-backed report says. Plus, why is Tanzania struggling with a huge shortage of university professors? And how the Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay made h…

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What can the breakaway confederation do without Ecowas? 36:05

5d ago36:05

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The West African regional grouping Ecowas has warned that it risks disintegration and worsened insecurity after Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger formed a breakaway confederation. Can the three landlocked countries go it alone? Can your social media presence be inherited after you die? And a new look at how electronic waste can be recycled in Ghana Pres…

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Can Burkina Faso's military government counter deadly jihadist attacks? 31:07

8d ago31:07

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Burkina Faso's military is facing increased pressure after reports of a recent spate of the deadly attacks of soldiers by jihadist fighters. The Junta government lead by Ibrahim Traore ,has kept mum about this incidents. Why are soldiers deserting the army in the Democratic Republic of Congo? 25 soldiers have been sentenced to death for running awa…

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Can South Sudan hold its first post-independence elections this year? 33:53

9d ago33:53

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Africa's youngest nation, South Sudan will head to the polls this December, but critics say they are disappointed with the government’s lack of preparedness. These elections will be the first ever conducted in the country since it gained independence from Sudan in 2011. However, several conditions listed in a peace agreement, drawn up in September …

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Why do the British and French elections matter to Africa? 35:45

10d ago35:45

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Two countries with major links to Africa are holding make or break elections this week. Britain and France. These elections will usher in new governments which may have completely new approaches to the continent. How will the outcome of the British and French elections impact Africa? And should Africans care? Also, Sierra Leone receives a million d…

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Why jihadist groups use female suicide bombers? 34:29

11d ago34:29

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Nigerian authorities say that suspected female suicide bombers participated in coordinated attacks in Nigeria that killed dozens of people. Why do young girls and women become suicide bombers? How the lives of displaced people in Mozambique's troubled Cabo Delgado Province are being rebuilt. And can local communities in Africa can be involved in co…

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South Africa has a new coalition government 32:55

12d ago32:55

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South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a new coalition government, after his party, the African National Congress lost its parliamentary majority in May's elections. Mr Ramaphosa said "the government of national unity is unprecedented in the history of our democracy". What do South Africans think of the new cabinet? Also a conversati…

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Sierra Leone has banned child marriage 33:31

21d ago33:31

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Sierra Leone recently passed a landmark bill to ban child marriage. The country has one of the highest child marriage rates in the world. How easy will it be to eliminate the practice? Also we hear from the new chancellor for the University of Nairobi Professor Patrick Verkooijen. What's his view on the Gen Z inspired protests in Kenya? And how did…

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Why is a new regional force for West Africa necessary? 28:03

16d ago28:03

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Ministers of Ecowas, the regional and political organisation for fifteen west African countries, are meeting in Abuja to discuss the formation of a new regional force against terrorism and unconstitutional government changes. The talks come amidst a rise in jihadist activity across the Sahel and after recent coups. Is a new regional force, the answ…

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Why tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia are showing no signs of easing 33:40

19d ago33:40

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Somalia's ambassador to the United Nations recently accused Ethiopian troops of making illegal incursions across their shared border. Relations between the two countries have continued to decline ever since Ethiopia signed a non-binding agreement with the breakaway Republic of Somaliland earlier this year. Why Africans continue to pay a high price …

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Ancelotti's Structured Freedom, Kroos Kontrol and Mr. Champions League (Ep. 234) 1:25:53

18d ago1:25:53

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In this episode, Gabi and Adebukola join me to preview Real Madrid's 2023/2024 season. A phenomenal season by all standards, the fans talk me through Madrid losing just once through out the season and Carlo's "quiet leadership." We also talk about the evolution of Vini Jr., Madrid without Kroos, Bellingham's growth and the future of Mbappe at the S…

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Kenya: Why have police stepped up action against young protestors? 33:27

20d ago33:27

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Protesters in Kenya embarked on yet another round of demonstrations against a new finance bill that seeks to introduce new taxes. Police appeared overwhelmed in some parts of the capital, Nairobi. Demonstrators were seen approaching the parliament complex, where fire could be seen. Why have demonstrations darkened? Also Nigeria's Centre for Disease…

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A victory for the Christian LGBTQ activist in Namibia 30:50

21d ago30:50

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Namibian activist Friedel Dausab, who won a landmark case when judges ruled that laws banning same-sex acts between men are unconstitutional, says he drew strength from his Christian faith and from his mum. Over a billion dollars has been pledged to develop vaccines in Africa. How will it work and will African insitutions be able to access the mone…

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Kenya: Why are these protests different? 32:02

24d ago32:02

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Kenya braces itself for more marches next week when lawmakers take a final vote on the controversial tax proposals. But who are the young people taking to the streets and are they really changing the face of protest in Kenya? Also what are the factors hampering Burundi's economy And why are South African traditional healers, or Sangomas as they're …

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S4 E3 - Bagging a PhD Degree in Chemical Engineering after 5 years featuring Dr. Pearl Abue, University of Austin, Texas 1:19:02

22d ago1:19:02

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Leave me a fan note ❤️ HELLLLOOOO GOOD PEOPLE! Yes, yes, I have missed you too. How have you been? I hope you have been keeping well. If I tell you all that has happened to me within the past three months since you last heard from me here, you would not believe! So many changes! I didn't know Season 4 of my life in the US would hit this hard! I'm n…

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How do Hajj pilgrims cope with a heatwave in Saudi Arabia? 32:41

25d ago32:41

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Hundreds of Muslim worshippers have reportedly died during Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. Most of the deaths have been because of heat-related illnesses. Saudi Arabia has been hit by sweltering temperatures this year. What measures are in place to help travellers mitigate the risks from these high temperatures? Also, why are cases of …

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The harsh conditions facing Sudanese refugees in Egypt 34:49

26d ago34:49

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Amnesty International is calling on Egypt to stop arresting Sudanese people seeking refuge from war. The human rights watchdog says Egypt must also stop sending refugees back to Sudan. Our correspondent in Cairo tells us how these refugees are perceived and treated. Also why is violence once again on the rise in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Province? …

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Kenya: Why have some proposed taxes been scrapped? 23:33

27d ago23:33

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Kenya's government has bowed to public pressure and scrapped plans to introduce new taxes on items like bread and motor vehicles. Why were Kenyans so angry with the tax increments? Ethiopia one of sub-Saharan Africa's major economies, opens up its banking sector to foreign investors. What will it mean for the country? And why is Sierra Leone consid…

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Why a university protest got female students arrested in South Sudan? 25:27

1M ago25:27

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Female students at the University of Juba in South Sudan say, they were arrested and beaten by police following a protest against a rise in hostel fees. It's caused concern amongst civil society groups in the country. We'll hear reaction from Jackline Nasiwa, a human rights defender and director of Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace and Justice…

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In conversation about studying loneliness and ageing in Southeast Asia 23:26

1M ago23:26

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When Samia Akhter-Khan spent a year in Myanmar with older adults, she became curious to understand how loneliness operates in such social contexts where communities are tight knit. So for her PhD project, she chose to conduct research into loneliness in later life in Thailand and Myanmar. In this episode, Samia talks to her supervisor Dr Rosie Mays…

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Is democracy working in Nigeria? 28:57

1M ago28:57

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Nigeria, a nation once notorious for military rule, is marking 25 years of democracy, at a time when several of its West African neighbours have had coups in recent years. But as many Nigerians struggle to earn enough to live on, amid an economic crisis and dramatically rising prices, some appear to be very unhappy with how they are being governed.…

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What happens when and if el-Fasher falls to rebel forces? 33:54

1M ago33:54

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The United States' envoy to Sudan has warned that the fall of the besieged city of el-Fasher in western Darfur, is imminent. It's the only city still under army control in the region. What happens if the city falls? And what will the wider impact be? Also Malawi mourns the death of its Vice President and 9 other passengers folliwng an airplane cras…

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Why are many facing prison over debt in Tunisia? 31:15

1M ago31:15

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Several hundred people are jailed in Tunisia just for writing bad cheques. Human rights campaigners are calling for Tunisia to replace this system with alternatives to prison for repaying debt. A look at the worsening relations between West African neighbours Niger and Benin. Plus, an initiative to close down orphanages in a bid to end child exploi…

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Why are two million children in northern Nigeria suffering from severe malnutrition? 28:16

1M ago28:16

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Millions of children in northern Nigeria are without sufficient food, that's according to the aid agency, MSF. The persistent malnutrition crisis in the region, MSF says, stems from inflation, security issues and insufficient healthcare infrastructure. We'll hear from Dr Simba Tirima in Maiduguri. Also its almost 10 years since so-called Islamic St…

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How does a seat at UN Security Council benefit Somalia? 28:06

1M ago28:06

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Somalia was recently elected by the United Nations General Assembly to be a member of the 15 member U.N.Security Council. This is for a two-year term starting next year. What does Somalia bring to the top table at the UN? Also, how huge quantities of gold are being smuggled out of Africa And we meet the Ghanaian dance duo Afronita and Abigail who w…

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One year anniversary of the Focus on Africa Podcast 35:20

1M ago35:20

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The Focus on Africa Podcast turns 1. On this special edition, we look back at the year that's been. We re-visit kidnappings in Nigeria, we head back to the Seychelles where an opposition leader was accused of witchcraft and remember the challenges and opportunities of being a first-born daughter. Presenters: Richard Kagoe and Audrey BrownProducers:…

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Njambi Koikai:Death of Kenyan endometriosis campaigner sheds light on painful condition. 30:35

1M ago30:35

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Russia and Sudan have formally agreed to set up what they call " a logistical support point on the Red Sea". It will be Russia's first naval base in Africa. Why does Russia need a naval base close to the Red Sea? Also, a jail term for Senegalese citizens for criticising Prime Minister Sonko on gay rights. What's going on? And we'll find out more ab…

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What is Russia's Foreign Minister doing back in Africa? 29:34

1M ago29:34

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Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov is back in Africa having visited the continent several times in the past couple of years. What is Russia looking for in these frequent visits to the continent? And can it help with Libya? Also, how internet scams in Nigeria are impacting the lives of teenagers in different parts of the world And why Madagasc…

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How will Africa benefit from its relationship with South Korea? 29:56

2M ago29:56

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The first-ever summit of African leaders and South Korea is underway in Seoul. South Korea has promised to boost development aid for Africa by up to $10 billion over the next six years. The country also aims to tap into Africa's rich mineral resources. How else can Africa benefit from this new forged relationship with South Korea? Also the UN warns…

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South Africa elections: The ANC loses its majority. What happens next? 31:24

2M ago31:24

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Following last week's elections, South Africa’s ruling African National Congress, has lost its majority. The ANC now needs a coalition partner to ally with. It's begun closed-door negotiations with its political opponents, but who will it choose and why? Also Nigeria's public workers begin an indefinite nationwide strike following failed negotiatio…

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Will US sanctions on Ugandan officials also damage the country? 30:19

2M ago30:19

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The United States has sanctioned Uganda’s parliament speaker, her husband and others over corruption and rights abuses, but will the imposed restrictions have a wider impact? After the mysterious disappearance of a Zambia parliamentarian who was later found, opposition politicians fear the country’s democracy is under threat. And why is there a pow…

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Nigeria: One year into President Tinubu’s term in office, how has he fared? 31:27

2M ago31:27

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It's one year since Bola Tinubu became Nigeria’s President. Mr Tinubu assumed office during a time of unprecedented challenges for Africa’s most populous country. How are Nigerian's feeling about his promise of a "renewed hope"? Somalia is the only sub-Saharan country to carry out the death penalty, where according to Amnesty International executio…

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Will Burkina Faso ever become democratic? 29:43

2M ago29:43

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The military junta in Burkina Faso extends its military rule for another five years. So does this mean it is consolidating its power? There have been chaotic scenes in Sierra Leone during the Bar Association’s ballot for a powerful executive, deeply steeped in the country’s politics, and Gen Z’s desire for promotion in the South African workplace –…

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What's behind the rise in violent crime in Kenya? 28:23

2M ago28:23

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It's getting easier to access illegal arms in Kenya which has led to the rise in violent crime, especially in more deprived areas. What's fuelling the rise in gun crime? Also, why is Ghana turning to nuclear power? And a documentary explores the reality African students face when they choose to study abroad. Presenter: Richard KagoeProducers: Charl…

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What does Kenya’s non-NATO ally status mean? 27:33

2M ago27:33

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Kenya has been designated the status of non-NATO ally by the US President Joe Biden, making it the first sub-Saharan African country to receive that designation. Learn what it means for Kenya and more widely for Africa. How an initiative in West Africa is improving accountability and transparency in the extraction sector, and a Namibian activist wh…

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Is there a growing risk of genocide in El-Fasher? 28:11

2M ago28:11

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The besieged city of El-Fasher in Sudan's Darfur region, is facing a growing risk of genocide as the world's attention is focused on other conflicts, that's the warning from a United Nations expert. Alice Wairimu Nderitu told the BBC, many civilians have been targeted based on their ethnicity in El-Fasher, where fierce fighting has intensified in r…

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How can genetically engineered mosquitoes stop malaria? 30:11

2M ago30:11

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The first batch of genetically modified mosquitoes is being released in Djibouti in a bid to stop the spread of malaria carrying vectors that bite during the day and thrive in urban areas. How does this work? Also, an overview of South Africa's 'historic' elections. Who are the main parties and what are the issues? And scientists trace the origins …

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How are EU funds enabling abuses against migrants in North Africa? 32:44

2M ago32:44

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Hundreds of migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa are being arrested and deported to desert areas in Morocco, Tunisia and Mauritania using funds made available by the European Union. An investigation by eight international news organisations says the migrants also face human rights abuses as countries try to stop them from reaching Europe. Also how ille…

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Is Kenya still on course to deploy police officers to Haiti? 27:34

2M ago27:34

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At least 200 Kenyan police officers are set to arrive in Haiti as part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. This decision coincides with the current visit by President Ruto to the United States. Have sufficient preparations being made on the ground in Haiti to receive the troops? Also , there is renewed hope that a fresh round of ta…

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