South African police investigate the mysterious deaths of twenty two young people in a bar in the city of East London.Also, Nigeria's Zamfara state tells residents to take up arms against kidnap gangs and violent attacks, but how will it work?And after the U.S Supreme Court's decision to overturn its own landmark ruling in 'Roe v Wade', should Africa care?Plus much more 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 27.06.2022Mysterious deaths at a bar in South Africa
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Folge vom 24.06.2022Two days of high-level talks begin at CHOGMCommonwealth heads of state and government begin two days of talks in Rwanda. Big issues on the table including trade, climate change, and even food on your table. Bola Mosuro will be telling us more from Kigali.Also, we will also be hearing from South Africa, where the so-called dirty fuel, King Coal is enjoying a rare bonanza.That and other stories in this podcast.
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Folge vom 23.06.2022Anticipated report on corruption in South Africa is outA much anticipated report on corruption is out in South Africa. The Zondo Report criticises the African National Congress for creating an environment that enabled corruption and wide scale looting under former President Jacob Zuma.Also, an urgent appeal to the international comunity over the famine in Somalia.Those stories and more on Africa Today.
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Folge vom 22.06.2022Russia: At least forty-two African mercenaries killed in UkraineThe Russian Ministry of Defence says at least forty-two African mercenaries have been killed in Ukraine, but what do we know so far?Also, why is Burkina Faso's army conducting an eight-hour military exercise in the capital, Ouagadougou? How often does this happen and are residents aware of what's going on?That and much more in the podcast.