The COP26 climate summit in Glasgow is entering its final day, amid growing fears that the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5C is unlikely to be met.The US, UK and Norway, along with the European Union have criticised the move by Sudan's Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to name a new ruling council with himself as the leader and excluding civilian members of the previous council.The United States' top-ranking military official in Africa has said that events in Ethiopia could affect the security and safety of the rest of the region.
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Folge vom 12.11.2021Cop 26: fear of failure as climate talks enter final day
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Folge vom 11.11.2021South Africa's ex-President FW de Klerk dies at 85FW de Klerk, the former president of South Africa and the last white person to lead the country, has died at the age of 85. We speak to Joseph Boakai, Liberia's former vice president. Does he have what it takes to win power from George Weah? A Sudanese a court has ordered the three main telecommunications providers to restore internet access in the country.
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Folge vom 13.09.2021Guinea: Civic society in talks with military juntaGuinea's military junta leader, Colonel Doumbouya holds meetings with religious and political groups ahead of announcing a transitional government.Plus an accountability group warns that the internet and phone blackout In Nigeria’s Zamfara state aimed at thwarting the activities of bandits, is also harming families and businesses.And DJ Edu catches up with popular Angolan singer Anna Joyce who has just released a new album in several years.
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Folge vom 07.09.2021Guinea coup: opposition welcomes ousting of CondéCol Mamady Doumbouya, who led the coup which ousted Guinea's President Alpha Condé, has begun to consolidate the takeover with the installation of army officers at the top of the country's eight regions and various administrative districts.Plus two Ugandan MPs are charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with the mysterious killings in Masaka in the Central Region.And DJ Rita Ray gives us her latest top picks of the hottest sounds across Africa, and this month it is all about the beats.