In Cameroon the Ambazonian separatist leader known as 'One Blood', has been killed near the Northwest Regional capital Bamenda.Also, we've a special focus on South Sudan with former child soldier turned musician and activist, Emmanuel Jal, as our guest editor.And conflict rages in South Sudan's Upper Nile and Jonglei states, causing fears of a worsening humanitarian crisis.Those stories and more in this podcast presented by Bola Mosuro.
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Two essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the big topics and news from Africa, the people behind them, plus an African perspective on global stories. Hosted by Nkechi Ogbonna. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday.
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Folge vom 27.12.2022Ambazonian leader killed in Cameroon
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Folge vom 26.12.2022Hopes for real peace in TigrayAfter two years of being cut off and lives devastated by the civil war in Tigray, an Ethiopian Government delegation arrives in Mekelle, the capital of the region.Also, tragedy has rocked Boksburg community in South Africa after a tanker explosion.Plus, thousands displaced and living in Kayaruchinya camp in the east of the DRC return home to Kibumba after the M23 rebel withdrawal.And the Ganda Boys bring the warmth of Uganda as they share their folk music with the world.Those stories and more in this podcast with Bola Mosuro.
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Folge vom 22.12.2022More questions over Gambia's 'coup plot'More details about the people involved in the foiled coup in The Gambia raises more questions about what exactly happened on Tuesday night.Also, Egypt and Tanzania inaugurate the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Dam - the largest in East Africa.And a debate in South Sudan over the quality of English spoken by graduates. Some blame the failings of the education system.Those stories and more in this podcast with Audrey Brown.
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Folge vom 19.12.2022Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected as ANC leaderSouth Africa's President Ramaphosa breathes a sigh of relief after being re-elected leader of the ruling African National Congress, following a serious challenge by his former Health Minister.Also, the High Court in London rules the UK Government's asylum plan to send migrants to Rwanda is legal.And we hear from Senegal's rising music star Samba Peuzzi.Those stories and more in this podcast with Bola Mosuro.