Focus on Africa Episodes Episode guide
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Undercover in the schools that chain boys
A ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ investigation has uncovered systemic child abuse inside Islamic schools in Sudan.
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UN: South Sudan ‘curbing democratic freedoms’
The United Nations accuses South Sudan's government of curtailing democratic freedoms
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UN: Millions at risk of famine in the Horn of Africa
After the worst drought in 7 decades, the UN says millions are at risk in Horn of Africa
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UN: Eastern DRC security situation ‘worrying’
The United Nations calls for an emergency meeting after an escalation in fighting.
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UN warns of looming humanitarian crisis on Uganda/DRC border
UNHCR says thousands are fleeing the fighting between the Congolese military and rebels
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UN warns Angola over mass deportation
Thousands of Congolese nationals were deported back from Angola in October
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UN to investigate DRC protester deaths
Three people were killed in an altercation involving MONUSCO troops
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UN Think Tank Urges Banks To Combat Illegal Human Trafficking
UN Think Tank calls for squeeze on multi-billion dollars generated by human traffickers.
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UN Security Council Discusses DRC Elections Outcome
Losing candidate Martin Fayulu set to contest presidential election results in court.
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UN Secretary General pledges support for African countries
Antonio Guterres visited Nigeria, Senegal and Niger for his Ramadan tour
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UN says there is a "massive disaster" unfolding in south east Africa
Hundreds of thousands if not millions of people could be affected, UN says.
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UN says both sides in Tigray conflict are guilty of atrocities
UN commission issues damning report on all sides in the conflict in Tigray
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UN reaffirms support for South Sudan
But the new head of the UN peacekeeping mission says the political class need to step up
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UN rapporteur calls for Zimbabwe sanctions to end
She says they ‘exacerbate a pre-existing humanitarian crisis’
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UN peacekeepers leave Ivory Coast
Today is the last day of the UN peacekeeping mission in Ivory Coast
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UN orders investigation into Ethiopia war abuses
All sides in Ethiopia's conflict are committing human rights violations, the UN says
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UN optimistic about South Sudan peace deal
The UN South Sudan representative says despite recent fighting, progress has been made
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UN Migration Agreement signed in Morocco
The 'Global Compact' assures deeper cooperation among countries on matters of migration
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UN investigates Sudan military officials
Senior military officials in South Sudan should be tried for war crimes according to UN.
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UN Finds Evidence Of Crimes Against Humanity In Burundi
UN Human Rights Commission releases report on Burundi, alleging human rights abuses
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UN condemns human rights abuses ahead of Uganda elections
As campaigns close, some social media platforms have been restricted
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UN chief in South Sudan calls for ‘courageous decisions’ for peace
The new head of mission Nicholas Haysom, urged political leaders to step up peace process
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UN calls for action on South Sudan
UN Commission on Human Rights demands action to end suffering in South Sudan
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UN body votes to step up monitoring abuses in Sudan
The UN Human Rights Council holds a special session on Sudan in Geneva
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UN base in the DRC overun and burnt
After complains the UN didn't intervene enough in rebel attacks
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Ukraine: Why did Eritrea vote against UN resolution?
Eritrea was one of only five countries to vote against a UN resolution condemning Russia
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Ukraine and Russia agree deal to resume grain exports
The deal could have far-reaching consequences for food shortages in Africa
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UK To Send Air Force To Mali
Britain to provide helicopters to help French troops fighting insurgents in Mali
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UK removes all African countries from its Covid travel red list
Travel from 11 African countries had been heavily restricted due to the Omricon variant
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UK and Mauritius in Chagos Islands dispute
The UN Top Court backs Mauritius in its quest for Britain to give it back the Islands