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Nigeria deaths: Angelique Kidjo
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This week on Unwrap Africa, Kenyan doomsday sect leader, Paul Mackenzie, plans to appeal the guilty verdict against him for the deaths of hundreds of people. The Africa CDC has called for greater collaboration to fight the Ebola outbreak affecting three African nations.
Kenya has confirmed four new Ebola cases, bringing the total number to seven. Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has taken over leadership of the rebel forces occupying parts of eastern Congo. And, Motorsport analyst Lufefe Mayekiso speaks to us about the awarding of a ten year contract to stage F1 Grand Prix races in Rwanda.
This week on Unwrap Africa, a young Nigerian woman opts to repair vehicles to earn money and also mentor other girls. Kenya has not detected any new Ebola infections since confirming its first case. And, Professor Eddie Maloka from the Wits School of Governance shares his insights into the newly-established African Credit Rating Agency.
The International Women's Forum South Africa chapter calls on the criminal justice system to hold perpetrators of GBVF accountable. The AU is to set to launch the Africa Credit Rating Agency. And, Nigerian singer-songwriter Ola Onabule speaks to us about his background and music.
This week on Unwrap Africa, Nigerian officials appoint a special investigative committee to probe the deaths of 37 detainees arrested during raids on suspected illegal mining sites. We speak to 5-time Grammy Award winner Angelique Kidjo on her first performance in South Africa in the 1990s, meeting Brenda Fassie & Mirriam Makeba, and also her new song 'Bando' with Pharrell.
This week on Unwrap Africa, South Africa's President calls for the 20th anniversary of BRICS to be used to push for deeper cooperation and a more ambitious agenda. Uganda's Tooro King Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has been laid to rest. And, Human Rights Watch has expressed concern over Kenya's crackdown on foreign small-scale traders. We speak to Carine Kaneza Nantulya, Africa Deputy Director: Human Rights Watch.
This week on Unwrap Africa, the death toll from the Ebola outbreak continues to rise, as the virus spreads across multiple provinces. Uganda prepares to bid farewell to Tooro King Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, whose body returned from the United States following his death.
This week on Unwrap Africa, we look at the Southern Africa Dialogue on Reimagining the Future of Human Rights in Africa — which was recently hosted by Botswana. In Zambia, opposition leader Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu have been charged with treason following the August 13 elections. We are joined by political analyst Aaron Nga'mbi to unpack this.
This week on Unwrap Africa, we give you an overview of the recently concluded Fourth Session of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission. The Lead Cyber Security Engineer at ESET East Africa, Allan Juma, unpacks the cybersecurity trends increasingly affecting Kenya and the wider East African region and what they mean for ordinary consumers and businesses.
This week on Unwrap Africa, South Africa’s International Relations Minister speaks on expectations from the upcoming SADC Heads of State and Government Summit. We also speak to the W.H.O. Incident Manager, Dr. Patrick Otim, about the possible mutation of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo
This week on Unwrap Africa, we bring you highlights of the First Ordinary Session of the 7th Pan-African Parliament. We also speak to the former Super Falcons Goalkeeper, Judith Chime, and former Banyana Banyana player Khabo Zitha about the WAFCON. We play out with the soothing music of Johannesburg singer-songwriter Brandon Aura.
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema is expected to secure a second term despite a challenge from opposition leader Brian Mundubile. Political analyst Dr Nicole Beardsworth shares her insight into the country's political and economic stability ahead of the polls. In Uganda, the country is facing a prolonged drought linked to climate change that is threatening food security and livelihoods. We look at the government's emergency response and what the crisis means for communities across the region.
This week on Unwrap Africa, we speak to the Executive Director at African Refugee and Migrants Aid, Malipo Mbalanga, on the protests in South Africa against undocumented immigrants. The African continent has thrown its support behind the national soccer teams of Egypt and Morocco as each prepares to face two World Cup favourites. And, the Cradle of Humankind recently held a special event to celebrate the Day of the African Child.
Lesotho's saxophonist, Bhudaza Mapefane, reflects on the legacy of the late Abdullah Ibrahim and his Basotho roots. A symphonic orchestra concert pays tribute to Reverend Tiyo Soga — a renowned composer, intellectual and pioneering church leader. CAF President Patrice Motsepe says the South African national soccer team should aspire to be ranked in the top ten of the world.
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