Lesotho: Why are mothers against 'bluetoothing'?
Focus on Africa5 Kesä 2025

Lesotho: Why are mothers against 'bluetoothing'?

Mothers in Lesotho are campaigning against a needle sharing method which exposes drug users to the risks of HIV and other diseases, taking root in the country. What is 'bluetoothing' or 'hotspotting'?

Also, the wider impact of the rising Islamist attacks in West Africa

And why do people choose Hunger strikes as a form of protest, and are they effective?

Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Bella Hassan and Yvette Twagiramariya Technical Producer: Nick Randell Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

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