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India's vanishing women workers
In this edition, we take a look at why women in India are dropping out of the workforce. The country's female labour-force participation rate is among the lowest in the world.…
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Central Africa 'not a playground' for world powers, says French FM
The woes plaguing the Central African Republic “must not be exploited to gain a foothold on the continent and pursue concealed ambitions”, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le…
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Mass expulsions in Angola put hundreds of thousands of people at risk in DR Congo
In tonight’s edition: Mass deportations from Angola have put hundreds of thousands of Congolese at risk back in their homeland. And South Africa's huge VBS Mutual Bank scandal…
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South African musician Bongeziwe Mabandla on his 'urban African folk'
In tonight's edition: President Alassane Ouattara's ruling party clinches victory in municipal polls in Ivory Coast. Also, in Burkina Faso, Yacouba Sawadogo has spent more than…
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Ethiopia violence: 1,200 detained after Addis Ababa clashes
In tonight's edition: Ethiopian authorities have arrested around 1,200 people over the past week following clashes in Addis Ababa earlier this month. Also, hundreds of people who…
Several civilians killed in twin Burkina Faso attacks
At least eight civilians have been killed in twin attacks in eastern Burkina Faso, a poor West African country where jihadists have been gaining ground in recent months, local…
In Burkina Faso, terrorism is spreading to the east
Burkina Faso has become a frequent target for terrorist attacks. But while jihadist activity was previously confined to the north of the country, it is now moving to the east, a…
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DR Congo: President Joseph Kabila will not run in presidential elections
After years of speculation, President Joseph Kabila has said he will not run for a third term in DR Congo’s presidential elections in December. Instead, former interior minister…
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Eritrean delegation in Addis Ababa for historic meeting
Ethiopia rolls out the red carpet for Eritrea's foreign minister. The two nations are hopeful they’re getting closer than ever to ending decades of animosity. Also, we head to…
Twenty-five bodies found after army sweep in Mali
Twenty-five bodies were found in central Mali after the army carried out a sweep in the unstable region, sources said on Monday, adding to concern about abuse by security forces…
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Burkina Faso anti-terror raid leaves several dead
A seven-hour shootout took place in Burkina Faso, as authorities carried out a raid on suspected jihadists. It’s the latest deadly incident in the wake of several militant…
Maids for sale online in Saudi Arabia, a hidden camera in Burkina Faso, and more
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