Kenya: Why are these protests different?
Kenya braces itself for more marches next week when lawmakers take a final vote on the controversial tax proposals. But who are the young people taking to the streets and are they really changing the...
21 Jun 202432min
How do Hajj pilgrims cope with a heatwave in Saudi Arabia?
Hundreds of Muslim worshippers have reportedly died during Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. Most of the deaths have been because of heat-related illnesses. Saudi Arabia has been hit by swe...
20 Jun 202432min
The harsh conditions facing Sudanese refugees in Egypt
Amnesty International is calling on Egypt to stop arresting Sudanese people seeking refuge from war. The human rights watchdog says Egypt must also stop sending refugees back to Sudan. Our correspond...
19 Jun 202434min
Kenya: Why have some proposed taxes been scrapped?
Kenya's government has bowed to public pressure and scrapped plans to introduce new taxes on items like bread and motor vehicles. Why were Kenyans so angry with the tax increments? Ethiopia one of su...
18 Jun 202423min
Why a university protest got female students arrested in South Sudan?
Female students at the University of Juba in South Sudan say, they were arrested and beaten by police following a protest against a rise in hostel fees. It's caused concern amongst civil society grou...
17 Jun 202425min
Is democracy working in Nigeria?
Nigeria, a nation once notorious for military rule, is marking 25 years of democracy, at a time when several of its West African neighbours have had coups in recent years. But as many Nigerians strug...
14 Jun 202428min
What happens when and if el-Fasher falls to rebel forces?
The United States' envoy to Sudan has warned that the fall of the besieged city of el-Fasher in western Darfur, is imminent. It's the only city still under army control in the region. What happens if...
13 Jun 202433min
Why are many facing prison over debt in Tunisia?
Several hundred people are jailed in Tunisia just for writing bad cheques. Human rights campaigners are calling for Tunisia to replace this system with alternatives to prison for repaying debt.A look...
12 Jun 202431min
