The United Nations says at least 75 people have been killed in Abyei. It's a highly contested region, sandwiched between Sudan and South Sudan. While the borders between the two countries were agreed, Abiye was left unallocated. What's the reason behind the ongoing battle for Abyei? Also Mali's military junta have retaken a town held by Tuareg rebels, with the help of Wagner mercenaries. So where does this leave Mali?And the award winning Mozambican photographer Mario Macilau, tells us what inspires him.
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Folge vom 24.11.2023Why is Abyei contested by Sudan and South Sudan?
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Folge vom 23.11.2023Why did Ethiopia rebel talks end in deadlock?Another round of peace talks between Ethiopia and the Oromo rebel group aimed at ending years of conflict end without a deal. What does this mean for the country’s unity?Why does cheating in exams occur? We look at a problem many African countries are grappling with.Plus, an Irish woman explains why she is returning African artefacts from her late father's collection.
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Folge vom 22.11.2023What is President Weah's legacy in Liberia?As Liberians wait to swear in President-elect Joseph Boakai, we look back at George Weah's time in office. Why did he lose the last election? What impact did he make?Also what happened at the stadium in the Brazaville-Congo where 37 people died and over 100 were injured? And how the rise in the cost of living is forcing girls out of schools in some African countries.
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Folge vom 21.11.2023Why no plastic pollution deal was reachedThe United Nations recently held the third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, in order to develop an international treaty on plastic pollution. However, campaigners have accused oil and plastic producing countries as well as special interest groups of delaying progress.Over 20 African countries are on the slippery path to debt distress. What is it, and what can they do to avoid it?And is the development of women's footballing talent in Africa stuck in the slow lane?