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  • Did Kenyan authorities use technology to silence Gen Z protestors?
    Amnesty International alleges that the Kenyan government used digital tools to suppress Gen Z organised demonstrations   Has the rift between Senegalese President Faye and Prime Minister Sonko widened?   Also, Nigeria has Nigeria canceled mother-tongue teaching in primary schools and reinstated  English- why?   Presenter: Nyasha Michelle   Producers:  Joseph Keen, Saleck Zeid, Stefania Okereke and Elphas Lagat in London with Madina Maishanu in Abuja Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer: Chris Ablakwa Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
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  • Search continues for schoolgirls abducted in Nigeria's Kebbi State
    At least 20 schoolgirls are still missing in Nigeria's north-western Kebbi State after they were kidnapped at dawn from their dormitories at a secondary school. How can mass abductions in Nigeria be stopped?South Africa fears a "cleansing agenda" after the controversial arrival of 153 passengers from Gaza in the country.And how Ethiopia plans to tackle its housing crisis, which has been fuelled by rapid urbanisation.Presenter: Nyasha Michelle Producers: Sunita Nahar, Yvette Twagiramariya and Joseph Keen in London Technical Producer: Gabriel O'Regan Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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  • Are DR Congo and M23 rebels nearing a peace deal?
    The DR Congo and the M23 rebels sign a framework agreement in Qatar for a peace deal to end fighting   Will Nigeria's seemingly endless academic staff strikes end?   And Nigeria's Eagles to miss the World Cup after defeat by DR Congo's Leopards   Presenter: Nyasha Michelle Producers:  Sunita Nahar and Joseph Keen in London with Madina Maishanu in Abuja. Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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  • South Sudan: Why was a powerful vice-president fired?
    South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has sacked his Second Vice-President Dr Benjamin Bol Mel, who was seen as a possible successor. So with First Vice-President Riek Machar under house arrest charged with treason, how will this latest move by the president affect political stability in the country?Africa finally has its own drug-regulation body following the launch of the African Medicines Agency (AMA). Will it help to transform healthcare systems on the continent?And how much is it costing Angola to have Argentine international football star, Lionel Messi, take part in a friendly match celebrating  the country's 50 years of independence?Presenter: Nyasha Michelle Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Stefania Okereke, Piers Edwards and Elphas Lagat Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne Technical Producer: Patricia Whitehorne Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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  • Gabon's ex first lady and son get sentenced
    Wife and son of Gabon's ousted leader get 20-year jail terms in two-day corruption trial.Mauritania's president, Mohamed Ould Cheikh Al-Ghazouani, recently sacked some senior government officials. Can he win the fight against corruption?And Zambia's ambitious plans to diversify from minerals to agriculture and livestock by 2030Presenter: Nyasha Michelle Producers:  Yvette Twagiramariya, Stefania Okereke, Joseph Keen , Saleck Zeid and Elphas Lagat. Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne Technical Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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Three 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 Audrey Brown. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday.
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