Protesters in Kenya embarked on yet another round of demonstrations against a new finance bill that seeks to introduce new taxes. Police appeared overwhelmed in some parts of the capital, Nairobi. Demonstrators were seen approaching the parliament complex, where fire could be seen. Why have demonstrations darkened? Also Nigeria's Centre for Disease Control expresses particular concern over this year's outbreak of cholera. Over 50 people have died from the disease.And a new study in Sierra Leone says political discourse can have a devastating impact on mental health. Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Charles Gitonga, Sunita Nahar, Rob Wilson and Victor Sylver
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Technical Producer: Chris Ablakwa
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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Folge vom 25.06.2024Kenya: Why have police stepped up action against young protestors?
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Folge vom 24.06.2024A victory for the Christian LGBTQ activist in NamibiaNamibian activist Friedel Dausab, who won a landmark case when judges ruled that laws banning same-sex acts between men are unconstitutional, says he drew strength from his Christian faith and from his mum.Over a billion dollars has been pledged to develop vaccines in Africa. How will it work and will African insitutions be able to access the money? And who is Michael Usi, the former comedian who is now Malawi's new vice president?Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Rob Wilson, Frenny Jowi and Bella Hassan Senior Journalist: Patricia Whitehorne Technical Producer: Chris Ablakwa Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
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Folge vom 21.06.2024Kenya: 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 face of protest in Kenya?Also what are the factors hampering Burundi's economyAnd why are South African traditional healers, or Sangomas as they're known, being trained to test clients for HIV?Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Rob Wilson, Susan Gachuhi, Bella Hassan and Nyasha Michelle Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
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Folge vom 20.06.2024How 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 sweltering temperatures this year. What measures are in place to help travellers mitigate the risks from these high temperatures? Also, why are cases of sexually transmitted infections on the rise on the continent? And why do many students from across Africa prefer studying at Western Universities? What's the attraction and how are they treated once they get into a University in the West? Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Frenny Jowi, Susan Gachuhi, Patricia Whitehorne, Nyasha Michelle and Bella Hassan. Technical Producer :Jack Graysmark Senior Producer:Paul Bakibinga Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard