China writes off 23 debts owed by 17 African countries - does that give a lie to the so-called China debt trap?Also, rural Kenyans take Britain to Europe's top human rights court over historical forceful land evictions - what is their goal?Plus more stories in this podcast.
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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 23.08.2022Debt forgiveness from China for 17 African countries
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Folge vom 22.08.2022Kenya's post-election wrangling continues in the courtsThe Kenyan Presidential contender, Raila Odinga, has filed a legal challenge to last week's election results.And we look at the aftermath of a two-day siege in a bombed hotel in Mogadishu, which finally ended after 30 hours.Much more on those stories and others in this podcast.
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Folge vom 19.08.2022Arrests made in Nigeria over mummified bodiesPolice in Nigeria have arrested three people in connection with the discovery of 20 mummified bodies near Benin City.Also, we examine the track record of Angola's third post independence president as elections draw near.And a right royal battle is raging for the Zulu throne in South Africa. We'll hear the latest from the Kingdom of Kwazulu.
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Folge vom 18.08.2022Forest fires in Algeria: At least 38 deadAlgerian 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?