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Thomas Kwoyelo, a child soldier-turned-rebel commander in the notorious Lord's Resistance Army has been found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity in a landmark case in Uganda. He denied all 78 charges that were brought against him. Who is he and what role did he play in the LRA?Also a conversation with a journalist travelling around Sudan, bearing witness to what's happening in the country And what's behind the violence against other African nationals in South Africa?Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Bella Hassan, Rob Wilson, Joseph Keen and Nyasha Michelle Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard*This Episode contains some material you may find sensitive

Why are so many potential presidential contestants in jail ahead of October presidential polls in Tunisia?We find out why Nigerian demonstrators were waving Russian flags at protests And how a novel method of mental health therapy- the friendship bench- could be making its way to a place near you.Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Charles Gitonga, Susan Gachuhi and Frenny Jowi in Nairobi. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos and Nyasha Michelle and Bella Hassan in London Senior Producer:Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

Former finance minister Manuel Chang was found guilty of fraud and money laundering in a major corruption case, which came to be known as the 'tuna bond' scandal. It involved two billion dolars and crippled Mozambique's economy. How did this scandal change the country and what measures have been put in place against corruption?Also, the impact of forced evictions in AbidjanAnd celebrating the new stars in African sport, at the end of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris!Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Rob Wilson, Joseph Keen and Bella Hassan. Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard