At least 85 civilians have been killed in Kaduna state, north-west Nigeria, in a drone attack. The incident took place during a religious celebration on Sunday, according to the local emergency management authority. President Bola Tinubu says it was a "bombing mishap". So what went wrong? And has something like this ever happened before? Also, why are children in South Sudan turning to drug and alcohol abuse?And we meet Jennifer Uchendu, one of the inspiring women on this year's 100 Women list.
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Folge vom 06.12.2023Behind the "accidental" drone attack in Nigeria
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Folge vom 05.12.2023Why has the US recognised Niger's military-led government ?The United States ambassador to Niger has presented her credentials to the military government in Niamey. The US announced the suspension of security cooperation and some financial aid following the coup in July but has gradually shifted its position.A wave of TikTok videos are allegedly being used to harass LGBTQ+ people in Ethiopia And a ban on Kaunda suits in Kenya's parliament sparks outrage online
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Folge vom 04.12.2023A sex trafficking ring in Sierra LeoneA report shows how six young girls fell victim to sex trafficking in Sierra Leone. They ended up in Senegal and are waiting to be repatriated. We have the details.Also a look at the African Disability Protocol. What is it, what does it aim to do and is it effective?And we meet Zandile Ndhlovu, the first black South African free-diver, inspiring local children to swim.
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Folge vom 01.12.2023World AIDS day: What is it like to live with the condition for 30 years?Four Kenyan women living with HIV have won a legal battle over being sterilised without their informed consent. In this special edition of Focus on Africa for World Aids Day, we delve into the impact of HIV/ AIDS on the African Continent.