Focus on Africa Folgen

Last week Nigerian lawmakers suspended senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months after she alleged being sexually harassed by the senate president, Godswill Akpabio. He strongly denies the allegations. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has now made an impassioned plea at the UN, calling for better treatment of women in politics. What's it like for women in politics in Nigeria?Also what's the controversial story behind the JesusMinistries hashtag in Kenya? And whilst the world grapples with democracy in decline, we'll look at how this is playing out on the continentPresenter: Audrey Brown Technical Producer: Philip Bull Producers: Charles Gitonga in Nairobi, Blessing Aderogba in Lagos and Yvette Twagiramariya, Sunita Nahar, Bella Hassan and Stefania Okereke in London Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

South Sudan’s unity government, led by President Salva Kiir with former rebel leader, Riek Machar as First Vice President, is facing mounting tensions, and clashes between forces allied to the president and first vice president are threatening a fragile power-sharing agreement. Could the young nation be heading towards a new civil war? For the first time in 17 years, Libya is calling on foreign companies to explore oil in its territory. But will investors be forthcoming? And why South Africa's apartheid reparations fund remains largely unspent, 30 years after it was set up to compensate victims of gross human rights violations.Presenter: Charles Gitonga Technical Producer: Craig Kingham Producers: Sunita Nahar in London. Frenny Jowi in Nairobi and Blessing Aderogba in Lagos Senior Journalist: Patricia Whitehorne Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Sudan is taking the United Arab Emirates to the International Court of Justice, accusing it of supporting Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Khartoum argues the UAE is "complicit in the genocide" through military, financial and political backing for the RSF. The UAE has strongly rejected Sudan's allegations, calling the case a "cynical publicity stunt" and saying it will seek an immediate dismissal.Also will China be able to fill the gap after the withdrawal of USAID in Africa? And Jamestown in Ghana produces world boxing champions - but what's it like for women wanting to pursue the sport? Presenter: Audrey Brown Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Producers: Bella Hassan and Yvette Twagiramariya Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi