Algerian emergency workers struggle to contain forest fires in which at least 38 people have died.Also, Kenya's electoral commission boss asks for more security following threats and harassment of himself and his staff.Plus, is Sierra Leone's proud tradition of marriage across political and religious lines under threat due to political manipulation?
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Folge vom 18.08.2022Forest fires in Algeria: At least 38 dead
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Folge vom 16.08.2022More confusion over Kenya's presidential electionKenya's presidential election result is caught in a quagmire, as candidate Raila Odinga alleges foul play... We'll be asking what happens next?Plus, we preview elections in Angola.And we will introduce you to a star called Nutty O, whose fresh music is making people dance to the beat in Zimbabwe.
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Folge vom 13.08.2022Deaths in protests in SomalilandAt least three people were killed in protests in Somaliland. But why was this normally peaceful territory engulfed by violence? Also, Sierra Leone's main opposition APC says it is not responsible for deadly protests earlier this week. They blame the government's economic policies instead. And we take the pulse of Kenya's parliamentary election results.
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Folge vom 09.08.2022Polls close in Kenya's general electionsVoting has ended in Kenya's elections where 22 million have cast ballots to vote for their next President, MPs and Governors... Did delays due to a biometric system cause major problems?Plus, African art lovers mourn the death of Nigerian playwright, author and director, Biyi Bandele, who's died suddenly at the age of 54.