Outrage in South Africa over gang rapes of women
Angry mobs on the rampage in a South African township, following the vicious gang rape of a group of women in the town of Krugersdorp last week.And it's fifty years since Asians were forced to flee Ug...
4 Aug 202222min
DRC reviews MONUSCO peacekeepers' presence
President Etienne Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo is reassessing when MONUSCO peacekeepers should leave the country. We hear from his spokesman.Also, with news of the killing of Al Qae...
2 Aug 202223min
North Kivu governor on attacks on UN peacekeepers
Following attacks on UN peacekeeping bases this week in the DRC, the governor of North Kivu province, attempts to address the issue.And, Ethiopia's government calls for talks without any pre-conditio...
29 Jul 202227min
Allegations agains UN peacekeepers in DRC
Did UN peacekeepers open fire on civilians during recent protests against its mission in DR Congo?Also, in Kenya as elections loom, Deputy President William Ruto's running mate is ordered to surrender...
28 Jul 202221min
Protests against the UN continue apace in the DRC
Day three of protests against the UN Peacekeeping presence in the East of the DR-Congo.Also, Russia's foreign minister wraps up his tour of Africa.And a rare pink diamond found and in Angola - we hear...
27 Jul 202229min
Deaths in the DRC after anti-MONUSCO protests
Five protestors and three peacekeepers have been killed after hundreds protest in the east of the DRC over the presence of MONUSCO forces who they say are ineffective.Also, Uganda's president, Yoweri ...
26 Jul 202225min
Russia on a charm offensive to Africa amid war with Ukraine
In the shadow of the war in Ukraine, Russia's foreign minister is on a charm offensive in Africa.Also in today's podcast: We'll hear from marginalised women contenders vying for office in Kenya's u...
25 Jul 202228min
Bakers go on strike in Nigeria
Bread makers in Nigeria turn off their ovens for four days in protest, as one of the country’s bakers unions is demanding the federal government subsidize the cost of baking products. Also, we're on t...
21 Jul 202225min
