8f7208d2-db6e-4bfa-85b5-ad3d00776f1f 5a3a09e6-099f-4f98-9ba7-ad5600c90b49 1e09af1d-bedc-4938-9f66-ad4401257f99 38262829-8aa5-4b0d-a494-ad4401257fa2 en-US https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/8f7208d2-db6e-4bfa-85b5-ad3d00776f1f/1e09af1d-bedc-4938-9f66-ad4401257f99/38262829-8aa5-4b0d-a494-ad4401257fa2/podcast.rss Weekly round up news from the news desk http://www.channelafrica.co.za/ episodic Weekly round up news from the news desk Channel Africa sabcpodcast@sabc.co.za Channel Africa 2026 Channel Africa no https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/8f7208d2-db6e-4bfa-85b5-ad3d00776f1f/1e09af1d-bedc-4938-9f66-ad4401257f99/38262829-8aa5-4b0d-a494-ad4401257fa2/image.jpg?t=1623433718&size=Large http://www.channelafrica.co.za/ Africa News Round Up
On the programme this week: After months of on- and-off talks, Sudan's military and opposition leaders sign a power-sharing deal that rotates control of an executive council.

Nigerian lawyers stage a protest outside the premises of the South Africa High Commission, in Lagos over the alleged killings of Nigerians in South Africa.

Zambia’s President, Edgar Lungu, fires his Finance Minister and replaces her with the central bank deputy governor, Bwalya Ng’andu.

And, human rights organisations say more still needs to be done to hold those responsible for war crimes accountable as the world marked International Justice day.]]>
On the programme this week: After months of on- and-off talks, Sudan's military and opposition leaders sign a power-sharing deal that rotates control of an executive council.

Nigerian lawyers stage a protest outside the premises of the South Africa High Commission, in Lagos over the alleged killings of Nigerians in South Africa.

Zambia’s President, Edgar Lungu, fires his Finance Minister and replaces her with the central bank deputy governor, Bwalya Ng’andu.

And, human rights organisations say more still needs to be done to hold those responsible for war crimes accountable as the world marked International Justice day.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/720655 39c400ac-66ae-4e17-b6aa-ad4401258ab1 Fri, 19 Jul 2019 14:02:00 +0000 636 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-2 Africa news round up * People in the Democratic Republic of Congo welcome the International Criminal Court's conviction of former Congolese military leader, Bosco Ntaganda, for atrocities including murder, rape and conscripting child soldiers.
* A new report reveals that West Africa suffers the most inequalities on the continent, but many governments prefer to ignore problems despite economic growth.
* United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, assures African leaders that the UN is fully-committed to working with them to address the threat of terrorism and violent extremism.]]> * People in the Democratic Republic of Congo welcome the International Criminal Court's conviction of former Congolese military leader, Bosco Ntaganda, for atrocities including murder, rape and conscripting child soldiers.
* A new report reveals that West Africa suffers the most inequalities on the continent, but many governments prefer to ignore problems despite economic growth.
* United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, assures African leaders that the UN is fully-committed to working with them to address the threat of terrorism and violent extremism.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/717563 e1e6f349-273c-418f-9824-ad440125a452 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 11:21:00 +0000 628 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up Africa News Round Up * Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, reiterates a call for Africa to be self-reliant as the country marks the 25th anniversary of liberation. South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, applauds the signing of an agreement to establish a statutory National Legislative Reform Authority in Lesotho.
* Democratic Republic of Congo's health authorities call on people in Ebola affected areas to avoid travelling if they have been in contact with Ebola infected persons.]]> * Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, reiterates a call for Africa to be self-reliant as the country marks the 25th anniversary of liberation. South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, applauds the signing of an agreement to establish a statutory National Legislative Reform Authority in Lesotho.
* Democratic Republic of Congo's health authorities call on people in Ebola affected areas to avoid travelling if they have been in contact with Ebola infected persons.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/714266 c6be6f56-4bd8-40d9-b145-ad440126729c Fri, 05 Jul 2019 10:51:00 +0000 649 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-1 Africa News Round Up On the programme this week: Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi dies. Police in Malawi fire teargas at thousands of opposition protestors who are calling for the nullification of the May 21 presidential election results. The Intergovernmental Authority for Development - IGAD –holds a meeting in Addis Ababa-Ethiopia, to discuss the political crisis in Sudan.
And a United Nations human rights investigator finds that the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi constituted an extrajudicial killing for which Saudi Arabia is responsible.]]> On the programme this week: Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi dies. Police in Malawi fire teargas at thousands of opposition protestors who are calling for the nullification of the May 21 presidential election results. The Intergovernmental Authority for Development - IGAD –holds a meeting in Addis Ababa-Ethiopia, to discuss the political crisis in Sudan.
And a United Nations human rights investigator finds that the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi constituted an extrajudicial killing for which Saudi Arabia is responsible.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/708526 2c0ecaa6-b7f4-448e-984a-ad44012701cc Fri, 21 Jun 2019 13:18:00 +0000 632 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-3 Africa News Round Up On the programme this week: Liberia's Council of Patriots which organized the anti-government protest last week gives President George Weah a four week deadline to meet its demands which include dismissing Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel Tweah and Central Bank Executive Governor Nathaniel R. Patray, III. At least 95 people are killed in an attack on an ethnic Dogon village in central Mali in the latest deadly violence to hit the restive region. The UN Secretary General António Guterres welcomes the decision by the High Court of Botswana to decriminalize consensual same-sex relations between adults.
And a 50-year-old woman infected with Ebola has died in western Uganda, a day after her five-year-old grandson died.]]> On the programme this week: Liberia's Council of Patriots which organized the anti-government protest last week gives President George Weah a four week deadline to meet its demands which include dismissing Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel Tweah and Central Bank Executive Governor Nathaniel R. Patray, III. At least 95 people are killed in an attack on an ethnic Dogon village in central Mali in the latest deadly violence to hit the restive region. The UN Secretary General António Guterres welcomes the decision by the High Court of Botswana to decriminalize consensual same-sex relations between adults.
And a 50-year-old woman infected with Ebola has died in western Uganda, a day after her five-year-old grandson died.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/700158 3dc04840-61b9-47a2-8a0f-ad4401291723 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 12:11:00 +0000 607 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-4 Africa News Round Up On the programme this week: Algeria's constitutional council says it is impossible to hold elections to choose a successor to ousted president Abdelaziz Bouteflika early next month as planned, after the only two candidates were rejected. Namibian Capital City of Windhoek approves a proposal to rename Bahnhof Street in honour of professor Mburumba Kerina, one of Namibia's liberation heroes. South Africa’s economy contracts by 3-point-2 percent in the first quarter of 2019, from 1-point-4-percent in the last quarter of 2018.

And the African Union suspends Sudan's membership days after the military launched a brutal crackdown on protesters that killed dozens of people.]]> On the programme this week: Algeria's constitutional council says it is impossible to hold elections to choose a successor to ousted president Abdelaziz Bouteflika early next month as planned, after the only two candidates were rejected. Namibian Capital City of Windhoek approves a proposal to rename Bahnhof Street in honour of professor Mburumba Kerina, one of Namibia's liberation heroes. South Africa’s economy contracts by 3-point-2 percent in the first quarter of 2019, from 1-point-4-percent in the last quarter of 2018.

And the African Union suspends Sudan's membership days after the military launched a brutal crackdown on protesters that killed dozens of people.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/697351 874bce79-70ca-4924-8ca4-ad440129b253 Fri, 07 Jun 2019 11:09:00 +0000 526 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-5 Africa News round up And thirty-eight civil-rights organisations across the globe want the Tanzanian government to address what they say is the deteriorating human rights situation in the country.]]> And thirty-eight civil-rights organisations across the globe want the Tanzanian government to address what they say is the deteriorating human rights situation in the country.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/691973 89fe003a-0564-49e2-b38c-ad44012b84e1 Fri, 24 May 2019 11:16:00 +0000 583 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-6 Africa News Round Up
On the programme this week: South Africans head to the polls, the country's sixth democratic general election since the end of apartheid in 1994.

Namibian President, Hage Geingob, declares a state of emergency in all the regions as a result of the drought that the country is facing.

South Sudan's President, Salva Kiir, says the implementation of a new peace agreement and formation of a government of national unity cannot be in November this year due to logistical problems.

And, Police in Ghana arrest 81 people accused of supporting the declaration of an eastern region as an independent country.]]>
On the programme this week: South Africans head to the polls, the country's sixth democratic general election since the end of apartheid in 1994.

Namibian President, Hage Geingob, declares a state of emergency in all the regions as a result of the drought that the country is facing.

South Sudan's President, Salva Kiir, says the implementation of a new peace agreement and formation of a government of national unity cannot be in November this year due to logistical problems.

And, Police in Ghana arrest 81 people accused of supporting the declaration of an eastern region as an independent country.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/686564 65532279-f163-40e6-a8f5-ad44012d5d25 Fri, 10 May 2019 12:51:00 +0000 635 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-7 Africa News Round Up
On the programme this week: With just a few days to go before South Africans head to the polls, the country's electoral commission launches the National Results Operation Centre.

As Tuesday marked International Workers Day, many trade unions across the world pledged their solidarity to workers and their struggle, to achieve fair employment standards.

The World Health Organisation urges the international community to step up support to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

And, Ugandan prominent pop star and opposition parliamentarian, Bobi Wine, is released on bail after he was arrested and charged for ‘inciting violence.’]]>
On the programme this week: With just a few days to go before South Africans head to the polls, the country's electoral commission launches the National Results Operation Centre.

As Tuesday marked International Workers Day, many trade unions across the world pledged their solidarity to workers and their struggle, to achieve fair employment standards.

The World Health Organisation urges the international community to step up support to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

And, Ugandan prominent pop star and opposition parliamentarian, Bobi Wine, is released on bail after he was arrested and charged for ‘inciting violence.’]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/684050 0918c4fa-b5e8-4bfa-ba23-ad44012f2c36 Fri, 03 May 2019 11:23:00 +0000 636 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-8 Africa News Round Up
On the programme this week: Malian Finance Minister, Boubou Cisse, appointed the country’s new Prime Minister after the entire government resigned.

As mass protests rock some Arab countries, a snap referendum in Egypt has gone against the grain and cemented President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi’s rule for years to come.

African leaders give Sudan's transitional military council a deadline of three months to implement democratic reforms or the country will face suspension from the African Union.

And, as Mozambique attempts to recover after the devastation left by Cyclone Idai, another tropical cyclone hits the embattled region.]]>
On the programme this week: Malian Finance Minister, Boubou Cisse, appointed the country’s new Prime Minister after the entire government resigned.

As mass protests rock some Arab countries, a snap referendum in Egypt has gone against the grain and cemented President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi’s rule for years to come.

African leaders give Sudan's transitional military council a deadline of three months to implement democratic reforms or the country will face suspension from the African Union.

And, as Mozambique attempts to recover after the devastation left by Cyclone Idai, another tropical cyclone hits the embattled region.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/681587 f24afdee-2925-412d-91a6-ad4401313085 Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:57:00 +0000 623 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-10 Africa News Round Up On the programme this week: The International Criminal Court judges reject a request by the court's prosecutor to open an investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Afghanistan and alleged crimes by United states forces linked to the conflict there. Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte says a foreign military intervention in Libya will not help the country's on-going crisis, adding that it could trigger a migration wave from the country to southern Europe. Egyptian parliament has approved constitutional amendments that will allow President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi to stay in power until 2030.
And Uganda's State Minister for Foreign Affairs,Okello Oryem, says his country is considering offering Sudanese ousted leader Omar al-Bashir an asylum, despite his indictment by the International Criminal Court.]]> On the programme this week: The International Criminal Court judges reject a request by the court's prosecutor to open an investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Afghanistan and alleged crimes by United states forces linked to the conflict there. Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte says a foreign military intervention in Libya will not help the country's on-going crisis, adding that it could trigger a migration wave from the country to southern Europe. Egyptian parliament has approved constitutional amendments that will allow President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi to stay in power until 2030.
And Uganda's State Minister for Foreign Affairs,Okello Oryem, says his country is considering offering Sudanese ousted leader Omar al-Bashir an asylum, despite his indictment by the International Criminal Court.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/679306 5c9a002d-ecf8-4479-aafb-ad4401326066 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:57:00 +0000 623 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-9 Africa News Round Up
* South Africa’s Foreign Policy Expert, Dr David Monyae, says there are hard lessons to be learned from the political crisis in Algeria, which saw President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s two decades rule come to an end.

Sudan's President, Omar Al-Bashir, steps down after months of anti-government protests against his three-decade rule.

And, the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, calls for a ceasefire in Libya, warning that in the absence of such there could be a bloody battle for the capital, Tripoli.]]>
* South Africa’s Foreign Policy Expert, Dr David Monyae, says there are hard lessons to be learned from the political crisis in Algeria, which saw President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s two decades rule come to an end.

Sudan's President, Omar Al-Bashir, steps down after months of anti-government protests against his three-decade rule.

And, the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, calls for a ceasefire in Libya, warning that in the absence of such there could be a bloody battle for the capital, Tripoli.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/676242 b4e57c67-d148-4181-ae6d-ad4401344bbc Fri, 12 Apr 2019 11:03:00 +0000 618 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-11 Africa News Round Up
On the programme this week: Zambia expresses concerns about the spate of violence against foreign nationals and damage to their properties in South Africa's Kwazulu-Natal Province.

South Africa's cash-strapped power utility, Eskom, receives $180 million cash injection from the BRICS New Development Bank to fund the integration of renewable energy into the grid, and to augment transmission projects.

Algerian President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, announces he has stepped down as the North African country’s leader with immediate effect.

And, the Gambia ratifies the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement, becoming the 22nd country to do so.]]>
On the programme this week: Zambia expresses concerns about the spate of violence against foreign nationals and damage to their properties in South Africa's Kwazulu-Natal Province.

South Africa's cash-strapped power utility, Eskom, receives $180 million cash injection from the BRICS New Development Bank to fund the integration of renewable energy into the grid, and to augment transmission projects.

Algerian President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, announces he has stepped down as the North African country’s leader with immediate effect.

And, the Gambia ratifies the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement, becoming the 22nd country to do so.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/673791 8a2b528a-c756-46bf-8b05-ad44013803d8 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 11:55:00 +0000 626 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-12 Africa News Round Up On the programme this week: The United Nations dispatches human rights experts to central Mali to investigate a massacre of at least 157 villagers seen as one of the worst acts of bloodshed in a country beset by ethnic violence. South Sudanese politician Rebecca Nyandeng De’ Mabior signs the Revitalized Peace Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. Mozambique will start a cholera vaccination campaign next week in areas ravaged by cyclone Idai, after five confirmed cases were detected.
And former Zimbabwean Finance Minister Tendai Biti says Africa could have achieved much more economic success had more countries promoted and built strong democratic governance systems.]]> On the programme this week: The United Nations dispatches human rights experts to central Mali to investigate a massacre of at least 157 villagers seen as one of the worst acts of bloodshed in a country beset by ethnic violence. South Sudanese politician Rebecca Nyandeng De’ Mabior signs the Revitalized Peace Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. Mozambique will start a cholera vaccination campaign next week in areas ravaged by cyclone Idai, after five confirmed cases were detected.
And former Zimbabwean Finance Minister Tendai Biti says Africa could have achieved much more economic success had more countries promoted and built strong democratic governance systems.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/671228 afe38c19-db28-44e7-8574-ad440138c58e Fri, 29 Mar 2019 11:42:00 +0000 599 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-13 Africa News Round Up
On the programme this week: Hundreds of people are confirmed dead and thousands others missing after a devastating cyclone Idai hits Mozambique, Zimbabwe and parts of Malawi.

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa calls for the improvement of tax policies and an enlargement of the tax base for effective financing of African countries’ development.

Somalia expresses concerns following the abrupt withdrawal of Kenya Defence Forces from their only remaining camp in Jubaland.

And, the Continental Training Workshop of the Malabo Declaration Biennial Review Reporting tools, within the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme Framework, opens in Accra, Ghana.]]>
On the programme this week: Hundreds of people are confirmed dead and thousands others missing after a devastating cyclone Idai hits Mozambique, Zimbabwe and parts of Malawi.

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa calls for the improvement of tax policies and an enlargement of the tax base for effective financing of African countries’ development.

Somalia expresses concerns following the abrupt withdrawal of Kenya Defence Forces from their only remaining camp in Jubaland.

And, the Continental Training Workshop of the Malabo Declaration Biennial Review Reporting tools, within the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme Framework, opens in Accra, Ghana.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/668627 22edc5e7-c6ce-44db-9fc7-ad440139b761 Fri, 22 Mar 2019 12:09:00 +0000 624 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-14 Africa News Round Up Mauritius reflects on its successful economic strategies that have seen it punch above its weight as it marks its 51 years of independence.
Algerian President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, abandons re-election bid after weeks of protest.
And, French President, Emmanuel Macron, embarks on East Africa tour aimed at strengthening relations between his country and the region.]]> Mauritius reflects on its successful economic strategies that have seen it punch above its weight as it marks its 51 years of independence.
Algerian President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, abandons re-election bid after weeks of protest.
And, French President, Emmanuel Macron, embarks on East Africa tour aimed at strengthening relations between his country and the region.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/666170 8b641aeb-6c7f-4b46-90c4-ad44013ac16e Fri, 15 Mar 2019 11:40:00 +0000 589 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-15 Africa News Round Up Human rights organisations in the Democratic Republic of Congo welcome President Felix Tshisekedi’s decision to free all political prisoners.
Uganda dismisses as false the accusations by Rwanda that it is harbouring dissidents against President Paul Kagame's regime amid a resurgence of hostility between the two neighbouring countries.
And, several flights out of Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi disrupted following an aviation workers' strike.]]> Human rights organisations in the Democratic Republic of Congo welcome President Felix Tshisekedi’s decision to free all political prisoners.
Uganda dismisses as false the accusations by Rwanda that it is harbouring dissidents against President Paul Kagame's regime amid a resurgence of hostility between the two neighbouring countries.
And, several flights out of Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi disrupted following an aviation workers' strike.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/663568 dd5b9795-0d54-4655-8172-ad44013cda63 Fri, 08 Mar 2019 11:52:00 +0000 622 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-16 Africa News Round Up Sudan’s political crisis deepens as a state of emergency is declared.
Muhammadu Buhari wins Nigeria's election as opposition vows to contest result.
And, Chairperson of Ghana's opposition party, Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, is summoned by the police over a leaked tape in which he is allegedly heard talking about how his party is planning to use a series of politically-motivated kidnappings ahead of polls planned for 2020.]]> Sudan’s political crisis deepens as a state of emergency is declared.
Muhammadu Buhari wins Nigeria's election as opposition vows to contest result.
And, Chairperson of Ghana's opposition party, Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, is summoned by the police over a leaked tape in which he is allegedly heard talking about how his party is planning to use a series of politically-motivated kidnappings ahead of polls planned for 2020.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/661086 685a8080-8d03-4120-a339-ad44013df72d Fri, 01 Mar 2019 12:04:00 +0000 639 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-18 Africa News Round Up
On the programme this week: Liberian mine collapse leaves about seven illicit miners dead.

African energy experts converge in Sandton, South Africa, for the 2019 Africa Energy Indaba.

Head of cargo at the International Air Transport Association, Glyn Hughes, speaks to Channel Africa about the challenges facing air cargo transportation in Africa.

And, Nigerians head to the polls to elect a new leader tomorrow.]]>
On the programme this week: Liberian mine collapse leaves about seven illicit miners dead.

African energy experts converge in Sandton, South Africa, for the 2019 Africa Energy Indaba.

Head of cargo at the International Air Transport Association, Glyn Hughes, speaks to Channel Africa about the challenges facing air cargo transportation in Africa.

And, Nigerians head to the polls to elect a new leader tomorrow.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/658308 c8c50b5f-b338-4f74-96cb-ad44013f6d8a Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:42:00 +0000 651 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-17 Africa News Round Up
On the programme this week: The United Nations Children's Fund says more than 300 children have been released from armed groups in South Sudan since the conflict began.

Large parts of South Africa are plunged into darkness as power utility, Eskom, which provides more than 95% of the electricity consumed in the country, resorts to the most extensive load shedding.

As Nigerians head to the polls tomorrow, the security situation remains volatile.

And, UNAids Executive Director, Michel Sidibé, speaks to Channel Africa about the importance of a paradigm shift in ensuring that no one is left behind in the Aids response.]]>
On the programme this week: The United Nations Children's Fund says more than 300 children have been released from armed groups in South Sudan since the conflict began.

Large parts of South Africa are plunged into darkness as power utility, Eskom, which provides more than 95% of the electricity consumed in the country, resorts to the most extensive load shedding.

As Nigerians head to the polls tomorrow, the security situation remains volatile.

And, UNAids Executive Director, Michel Sidibé, speaks to Channel Africa about the importance of a paradigm shift in ensuring that no one is left behind in the Aids response.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/655707 c9aa244b-13d0-4aca-8ec1-ad440140a9fb Fri, 15 Feb 2019 11:59:00 +0000 642 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-19 Africa News round up *Zambia’s Anti-Corruption Commission is commended for arresting public servants , including infrastructure and housing Minister Ronald Chitotela, on corruption charges.
*And The 32nd African Union Summit gets underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.]]> *Zambia’s Anti-Corruption Commission is commended for arresting public servants , including infrastructure and housing Minister Ronald Chitotela, on corruption charges.
*And The 32nd African Union Summit gets underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/653147 233ae033-5dea-4325-a30e-ad44014245dc Fri, 08 Feb 2019 12:07:00 +0000 635 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-20 Africa News Round Up
On the programme this week: A United Nations rights group says more than 50 mass graves have been discovered in western Democratic Republic of Congo, after a spate of killings.

Despite commitments from African leaders in declaring 2018 as the African Year of Anti-Corruption, perceptions of corruption on the continent remain high, according to the '2019 Corruption Perceptions index'.

Demonstrations to force Sudan's president Omar El Bashir to step down continued this week.

And, Morocco and the Polisario Front independence movement are expected to meet for the second round of talks on the conflict over the disputed territory of Western Sahara.]]>
On the programme this week: A United Nations rights group says more than 50 mass graves have been discovered in western Democratic Republic of Congo, after a spate of killings.

Despite commitments from African leaders in declaring 2018 as the African Year of Anti-Corruption, perceptions of corruption on the continent remain high, according to the '2019 Corruption Perceptions index'.

Demonstrations to force Sudan's president Omar El Bashir to step down continued this week.

And, Morocco and the Polisario Front independence movement are expected to meet for the second round of talks on the conflict over the disputed territory of Western Sahara.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/650551 9f162e3e-f580-4d00-bc79-ad4401446fe2 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 12:28:00 +0000 619 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-22 Africa News Round Up
On the programme this week: South African Police Service is given 14 days by the court to provide updates on steps taken by authorities to arrest the Rwandan suspects linked to the murder of Former Rwandan intelligence Chief, Patrick Karegeya.

Leaders gather in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic forum.

Former Chief Operations Officer of the African Global Operations company formerly known as Bosasa, Angelo Agrizzi, gives a damning testimony that implicates some government officials in corruption, at the commission investigating allegations of State capture.

And, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s opposition leader, Felix Tshisekedi, is sworn in as the country’s new President.]]>
On the programme this week: South African Police Service is given 14 days by the court to provide updates on steps taken by authorities to arrest the Rwandan suspects linked to the murder of Former Rwandan intelligence Chief, Patrick Karegeya.

Leaders gather in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic forum.

Former Chief Operations Officer of the African Global Operations company formerly known as Bosasa, Angelo Agrizzi, gives a damning testimony that implicates some government officials in corruption, at the commission investigating allegations of State capture.

And, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s opposition leader, Felix Tshisekedi, is sworn in as the country’s new President.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/647813 2508fb8a-30fd-4268-a73d-ad440145c302 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 13:05:00 +0000 633 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-21 Africa News Round up
Somali Al-shabab militants storm the Dusit hotel compound in the Westland’s district of the Kenyan capital, killing more than 20 people.

Former Ivory Coast President, Laurent Gbagbo, is acquitted of all charges by the International Criminal Court after eight years behind bars on charges of crimes against humanity.

And, Sudan’s President, Omar al-Bashir, vows to stay in power despite calls for him to step down amid anti-government protests over the worsening economic crisis.]]>
Somali Al-shabab militants storm the Dusit hotel compound in the Westland’s district of the Kenyan capital, killing more than 20 people.

Former Ivory Coast President, Laurent Gbagbo, is acquitted of all charges by the International Criminal Court after eight years behind bars on charges of crimes against humanity.

And, Sudan’s President, Omar al-Bashir, vows to stay in power despite calls for him to step down amid anti-government protests over the worsening economic crisis.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/645428 ee59124d-ac69-4279-a1e2-ad440146cb55 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 12:15:00 +0000 628 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-24 Africa News Round Up
On the programme this week: Gabon closes its border with Cameroon following Monday's failed coup attempt against President Ali Bongo.

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation condemns the censorship of news about the on-going anti-government protests in Sudan and restriction of access to the internet.

Madagascar's Andry Rajoelina is confirmed winner of the country's presidential election.

And, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Electoral commission declares opposition leader, Felix Tshisekedi, the surprise winner of last month’s presidential election.]]>
On the programme this week: Gabon closes its border with Cameroon following Monday's failed coup attempt against President Ali Bongo.

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation condemns the censorship of news about the on-going anti-government protests in Sudan and restriction of access to the internet.

Madagascar's Andry Rajoelina is confirmed winner of the country's presidential election.

And, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Electoral commission declares opposition leader, Felix Tshisekedi, the surprise winner of last month’s presidential election.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/643087 3a2b8642-e1b9-4063-bfb3-ad5700c522c9 Fri, 11 Jan 2019 11:46:00 +0000 594 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-52 Africa News Round Up
On the programme this week: Zambia's Chamber of Mines says it hopes a solution to the current stand-off between itself and the government over the new tax regime will be found soon.

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde, says the IMF has not offered South Africa financial aid, and that the country has also not requested a loan.

And, a presidential election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to take place on Sunday has been postponed until December 30, due to problems caused by a recent fire that destroyed 80% of the voting machines in the capital, Kinshasa.]]>
On the programme this week: Zambia's Chamber of Mines says it hopes a solution to the current stand-off between itself and the government over the new tax regime will be found soon.

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde, says the IMF has not offered South Africa financial aid, and that the country has also not requested a loan.

And, a presidential election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to take place on Sunday has been postponed until December 30, due to problems caused by a recent fire that destroyed 80% of the voting machines in the capital, Kinshasa.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/639207 3a444f9a-5017-4015-a9f8-ad4401486096 Fri, 21 Dec 2018 08:05:00 +0000 645 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-23 Africa News Round Up
On the programme this week: Thousands of Burundians march through the capital, Bujumbura, in protest against comments made by the African Union Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, after the collapse of the East African Community Heads of State Summit.

At least five local government officials are killed in a plane crash in Sudan’s Eastern al-Qadarif state.

South Africa continues with its push for the lifting of sanctions imposed on Cuba.

And, Mozambique appoints three top commanders of Renamo party to key national army command posts as part of peace-building efforts between the government and the party.]]>
On the programme this week: Thousands of Burundians march through the capital, Bujumbura, in protest against comments made by the African Union Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, after the collapse of the East African Community Heads of State Summit.

At least five local government officials are killed in a plane crash in Sudan’s Eastern al-Qadarif state.

South Africa continues with its push for the lifting of sanctions imposed on Cuba.

And, Mozambique appoints three top commanders of Renamo party to key national army command posts as part of peace-building efforts between the government and the party.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/636987 a0a8eef4-ef74-42ca-b713-ad44014a78fe Fri, 14 Dec 2018 13:21:00 +0000 642 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-25 Africa News Round up
On the programme this week: The world marks five years since the passing of South Africa’s struggle icon, Tata Nelson Mandela.

South Africans across all sectors welcome Advocate Shamila Batohi as the country’s new National Director of Public Prosecutions.

A High Court in Rwanda acquits long-time critic of President Paul Kagame’s government, Diane Rwigara, of charges that include inciting insurrection and forging of documents.

And, Malawian political analyst, Ernest Thindwa, says the newly-enacted law that criminalises vote buying in the country will fail to achieve its intended objectives because of high levels of poverty.]]>
On the programme this week: The world marks five years since the passing of South Africa’s struggle icon, Tata Nelson Mandela.

South Africans across all sectors welcome Advocate Shamila Batohi as the country’s new National Director of Public Prosecutions.

A High Court in Rwanda acquits long-time critic of President Paul Kagame’s government, Diane Rwigara, of charges that include inciting insurrection and forging of documents.

And, Malawian political analyst, Ernest Thindwa, says the newly-enacted law that criminalises vote buying in the country will fail to achieve its intended objectives because of high levels of poverty.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/634537 da23f0c1-3328-4715-bc2f-ad44014b7d7d Fri, 07 Dec 2018 14:36:00 +0000 643 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-26 Africa News Round Up Zimbabwe's opposition leader Nelson Chamisa distances his party from post-election protests which left six people dead and several others wounded.
The New Afrobarometer report findings indicate that job opportunities and economic growth top the list of priorities of African citizens.
And African leaders are urged to create enabling environment that would make the development of the continent possible.]]> Zimbabwe's opposition leader Nelson Chamisa distances his party from post-election protests which left six people dead and several others wounded.
The New Afrobarometer report findings indicate that job opportunities and economic growth top the list of priorities of African citizens.
And African leaders are urged to create enabling environment that would make the development of the continent possible.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/631486 a71e79fb-91cc-4d0f-91a7-ad44014c83dc Thu, 29 Nov 2018 12:57:00 +0000 642 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-27 Africa News Round up
On the programme this week: African heads of State agree to make reforms in the leadership of the African Union Commission and other institutions within the continental body.

Kenya and Mozambique agree to scrap visa requirements for their nationals in a bid to boost trade between the two countries.

And, German President ,Frank-Walter Steinmeier, undertakes a working visit to South Africa and Botswana aimed at promoting closer diplomatic and economic ties between Germany and the two countries.]]>
On the programme this week: African heads of State agree to make reforms in the leadership of the African Union Commission and other institutions within the continental body.

Kenya and Mozambique agree to scrap visa requirements for their nationals in a bid to boost trade between the two countries.

And, German President ,Frank-Walter Steinmeier, undertakes a working visit to South Africa and Botswana aimed at promoting closer diplomatic and economic ties between Germany and the two countries.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/629310 5db431b6-760a-45ee-a48f-ad44014e6a6b Fri, 23 Nov 2018 13:04:00 +0000 620 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-28 Africa News Round Up The International human rights group -Amnesty International, withdraws its most prestigious human rights prize from Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
And South Africa and European Union leaders meet in Brussels Belgium for the seventh Summit of the SA-EU Strategic Partnership.]]> The International human rights group -Amnesty International, withdraws its most prestigious human rights prize from Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
And South Africa and European Union leaders meet in Brussels Belgium for the seventh Summit of the SA-EU Strategic Partnership.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/626555 95c93d4f-b2ad-43d8-bb3f-ad440150bb82 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 10:51:00 +0000 649 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-30 Africa News round up full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/623779 81776b52-b966-4ef5-86ee-ad440151ee43 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 10:09:00 +0000 651 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-29 Africa News Round up full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/621310 0f9b60a5-b53c-4175-b3c6-ad4401542b7f Fri, 02 Nov 2018 13:51:00 +0000 636 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-31 Africa News Round-up
On the programme this week: The United Nations (UN) human rights representative in South Sudan, Eugene Nindorera, issues a special report which reveals serious crimes allegedly committed by government troops.

The World marks United Nations Day.

The business fraternity gathers for the 2018 edition of the South Africa-Italy Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

And, Ethiopia’s Parliament approves the appointment of Sahle-Work Zewde, as the country’s first female President]]>
On the programme this week: The United Nations (UN) human rights representative in South Sudan, Eugene Nindorera, issues a special report which reveals serious crimes allegedly committed by government troops.

The World marks United Nations Day.

The business fraternity gathers for the 2018 edition of the South Africa-Italy Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

And, Ethiopia’s Parliament approves the appointment of Sahle-Work Zewde, as the country’s first female President]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/618746 d0018154-0938-45a3-aedb-ad440155d0e4 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 12:32:00 +0000 642 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-33 Africa News Round Up *Controversial Nigerian pastor, Timothy Omotoso’s rape case postponed to next Monday.
*A second aid worker held hostage in Nigeria by Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, has been executed after a negotiating deadline expired.
* African energy experts converge in Cape Town, South Africa, at the International Sub-Saharan Power Summit.]]> *Controversial Nigerian pastor, Timothy Omotoso’s rape case postponed to next Monday.
*A second aid worker held hostage in Nigeria by Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, has been executed after a negotiating deadline expired.
* African energy experts converge in Cape Town, South Africa, at the International Sub-Saharan Power Summit.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/616184 f1997603-e82e-4202-abe4-ad4401573a50 Fri, 19 Oct 2018 11:07:00 +0000 644 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-32 Africa News Round-Up
On the programme this week: South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, appoints former central bank governor, Tito Mboweni, as the country’s new Finance Minister.

The explosive findings of a damning report into the failure of South Africa’s VBS Mutual Bank reveals how its architects and accomplices stole from the bank.

Cameroon's government calls opposition presidential election candidate, Maurice Kamto, an ‘outlaw’ after he defied warnings from the country’s electoral commission and declared himself winner of last weekend polls.

And, dozens of Zimbabwe’s Trade Union members arrested ahead of a protest over the country’s economic crisis.]]>
On the programme this week: South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, appoints former central bank governor, Tito Mboweni, as the country’s new Finance Minister.

The explosive findings of a damning report into the failure of South Africa’s VBS Mutual Bank reveals how its architects and accomplices stole from the bank.

Cameroon's government calls opposition presidential election candidate, Maurice Kamto, an ‘outlaw’ after he defied warnings from the country’s electoral commission and declared himself winner of last weekend polls.

And, dozens of Zimbabwe’s Trade Union members arrested ahead of a protest over the country’s economic crisis.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/613607 63b7e0a5-3bd7-4434-bef1-ad440158444d Fri, 12 Oct 2018 12:11:00 +0000 647 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-34 Africa News Round-Up
On the programme this week: Another blow for South African consumers as fuel prices increase again.

The Kenyan government takes over the responsibility of providing school meals to the 1.6 million school children in the country from the World Food Programme.

United States (US) First Lady, Melania Trump, embarks on a week-long African tour without husband and US President, Donald Trump.

And, Lesotho marks 52 years of Independence.]]>
On the programme this week: Another blow for South African consumers as fuel prices increase again.

The Kenyan government takes over the responsibility of providing school meals to the 1.6 million school children in the country from the World Food Programme.

United States (US) First Lady, Melania Trump, embarks on a week-long African tour without husband and US President, Donald Trump.

And, Lesotho marks 52 years of Independence.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/611077 e1e5c491-7123-4fd4-8b59-ad44015a1e92 Fri, 05 Oct 2018 12:12:00 +0000 651 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-35 Africa News Round-Up
On the programme this week: Several African heads of State and delegations attend the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in The United States.

Zimbabweans react to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's maiden speech at the United Nations General Assembly.

The International Police Organisation pledges to collaborate with member-nations in tracking and arresting anyone involved in human trafficking and smuggling of persons across the globe.

And, the son of Angola's former President, Jose Eduardo dos Santos, detained in connection with a $1.5 billion corruption scandal.]]>
On the programme this week: Several African heads of State and delegations attend the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in The United States.

Zimbabweans react to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's maiden speech at the United Nations General Assembly.

The International Police Organisation pledges to collaborate with member-nations in tracking and arresting anyone involved in human trafficking and smuggling of persons across the globe.

And, the son of Angola's former President, Jose Eduardo dos Santos, detained in connection with a $1.5 billion corruption scandal.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/608304 7821cf6a-4b7d-4fc0-85db-ad44015ae3b5 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:43:00 +0000 632 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-38 Africa News Round-Up
On the programme this week: In a victory for marijuana users across South Africa, the Constitutional Court decriminalises dagga use in a private capacity.

The 2018 Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition opens in South Africa’s capital, Pretoria.

The crisis in the English-speaking regions in Cameroon reportedly develop into full armed insurgency with about 400 civilians having been killed this year in attacks between armed separatist groups and security forces.

And, the Zimbabwean government suspends all luxuries including purchase of cars for ministers and legislators, owing to a cholera outbreak.]]>
On the programme this week: In a victory for marijuana users across South Africa, the Constitutional Court decriminalises dagga use in a private capacity.

The 2018 Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition opens in South Africa’s capital, Pretoria.

The crisis in the English-speaking regions in Cameroon reportedly develop into full armed insurgency with about 400 civilians having been killed this year in attacks between armed separatist groups and security forces.

And, the Zimbabwean government suspends all luxuries including purchase of cars for ministers and legislators, owing to a cholera outbreak.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/606033 6055f472-204a-4c01-9ff4-ad44015bba7a Fri, 21 Sep 2018 12:30:00 +0000 650 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-36 Africa News Round Up The Cape to Cairo high speed fibre network officially goes live at the 2018 Telecommunications  World Conference in Durban, South Africa.  
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s new cabinet sworn in. 
Former United Nations Secretary -General Kofi Annan laid to rest in Ghana.]]> The Cape to Cairo high speed fibre network officially goes live at the 2018 Telecommunications  World Conference in Durban, South Africa.  
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s new cabinet sworn in. 
Former United Nations Secretary -General Kofi Annan laid to rest in Ghana.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/603491 4d5b45f1-c2e9-4d07-a892-ad44015c799d Fri, 14 Sep 2018 12:43:00 +0000 641 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-37 Africa News Round-Up
On the programme this week: More than 40 African heads of state and about 1 000 business people converge in Beijing, China for The Forum for Africa-China Co-operation.

South Africa enters into a technical recession following Statistics South Africa’s announcement that the country's real gross domestic product has decreased by 0.7% in the second quarter of the year.

Rwanda's governing party, Rwanda Patriotic Front, wins the majority of seats in parliament following polls.

And, South African-based movement, World Without Wine, launches a brand new challenge which challenges the public to go for about 66 days without consuming alcohol.]]>
On the programme this week: More than 40 African heads of state and about 1 000 business people converge in Beijing, China for The Forum for Africa-China Co-operation.

South Africa enters into a technical recession following Statistics South Africa’s announcement that the country's real gross domestic product has decreased by 0.7% in the second quarter of the year.

Rwanda's governing party, Rwanda Patriotic Front, wins the majority of seats in parliament following polls.

And, South African-based movement, World Without Wine, launches a brand new challenge which challenges the public to go for about 66 days without consuming alcohol.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/600874 37ad65d4-374c-46d2-a845-ad44015d793a Fri, 07 Sep 2018 11:44:00 +0000 638 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-39 Africa News Round Up
Human remains of Namibian indigenous people killed during the German colonial rule finally handed over to a Namibian government.

The world observes International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances.

And, former South African Government Communications Head, Themba Maseko, testifies at the State Capture inquiry.]]>
Human remains of Namibian indigenous people killed during the German colonial rule finally handed over to a Namibian government.

The world observes International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances.

And, former South African Government Communications Head, Themba Maseko, testifies at the State Capture inquiry.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/598332 fdc9f530-c840-414e-a26b-ad44015f24b3 Fri, 31 Aug 2018 13:06:00 +0000 616 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-41 Africa News Round Up Sierra Leone President, Julius Maada Bio, launches a free education programme for primary and secondary school children starting from September.
The agricultural community in South Africa reacts with contempt to the tweet of the United States President, Donald Trump, about South Africa’s land reform programme.
And, demonstrations are held in Kenya to demand the release of Ugandan Member of Parliament, Robert Kyagulanyi, from prison.]]> Sierra Leone President, Julius Maada Bio, launches a free education programme for primary and secondary school children starting from September.
The agricultural community in South Africa reacts with contempt to the tweet of the United States President, Donald Trump, about South Africa’s land reform programme.
And, demonstrations are held in Kenya to demand the release of Ugandan Member of Parliament, Robert Kyagulanyi, from prison.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/596013 e6a3b345-e519-4c5e-ac89-ad4401608801 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:03:00 +0000 615 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-40 Africa News Round Up
South Africans urged to become bone marrow stem cell donors as the country marks the beginning of the Bone Marrow and Leukaemia Awareness Month.

Internationally renowned activist, Kumi Naidoo, assumes his new role as Secretary General of Human rights group, Amnesty International.

And, Malian President, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, is re-elected for a five-year term after winning 67.17% of the vote in a runoff.]]>
South Africans urged to become bone marrow stem cell donors as the country marks the beginning of the Bone Marrow and Leukaemia Awareness Month.

Internationally renowned activist, Kumi Naidoo, assumes his new role as Secretary General of Human rights group, Amnesty International.

And, Malian President, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, is re-elected for a five-year term after winning 67.17% of the vote in a runoff.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/593511 05badcda-1d43-4c3a-b19d-ad4401617ca3 Fri, 17 Aug 2018 13:27:00 +0000 635 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-42 Africa News Round-Up
A fresh outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo claims the lives of at least 36 people, including one health care worker.

And, Ivory Coast President, Alassane Ouattara, announces amnesties for around 800 prisoners, including former first lady, Simone Gbagbo.]]>
A fresh outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo claims the lives of at least 36 people, including one health care worker.

And, Ivory Coast President, Alassane Ouattara, announces amnesties for around 800 prisoners, including former first lady, Simone Gbagbo.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/590915 a84603bf-c908-45b2-8fd1-ad44016264f2 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 11:40:00 +0000 640 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-43 Africa News Round Up
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s former warlord and opposition leader, Jean-Pierre Bemba, returns home after a decade in prison in The Hague, for a presidential run expected to pose a stiff challenge to President Joseph Kabila.

Emmerson Mnangagwa wins Zimbabwe's closely-contested presidential election.]]>
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s former warlord and opposition leader, Jean-Pierre Bemba, returns home after a decade in prison in The Hague, for a presidential run expected to pose a stiff challenge to President Joseph Kabila.

Emmerson Mnangagwa wins Zimbabwe's closely-contested presidential election.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/588656 55ad7401-f210-490e-a39f-ad4401641783 Fri, 03 Aug 2018 13:01:00 +0000 616 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-44 Africa News Round Up 16 of Nigeria’s senators quit the ruling ‘All People's Congress’ party, with 14 of them defecting to the opposition People’s Democratic Party.
Leaders of the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) emerging economies sign a declaration supporting an open and inclusive multi-lateral trading system under World Trade Organisation rules at the 10th BRICS summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa.]]> 16 of Nigeria’s senators quit the ruling ‘All People's Congress’ party, with 14 of them defecting to the opposition People’s Democratic Party.
Leaders of the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) emerging economies sign a declaration supporting an open and inclusive multi-lateral trading system under World Trade Organisation rules at the 10th BRICS summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/586169 10af8e73-9c70-4e18-ad90-ad44016653a9 Fri, 27 Jul 2018 11:40:00 +0000 640 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-45 Africa News Round Up Rwanda's renowned artist and curator, Hope Azeda, honoured among the 2018 McNulty Prize Laureates .
And, Trevor Noah jokes that France's World Cup win is Africa's...]]> Rwanda's renowned artist and curator, Hope Azeda, honoured among the 2018 McNulty Prize Laureates .
And, Trevor Noah jokes that France's World Cup win is Africa's...]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/583752 05a68483-3dfa-4750-98c4-ad44016730fd Fri, 20 Jul 2018 12:53:00 +0000 634 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-46 Africa News Round Up South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, undertakes a working State visit to Nigeria.
Cameroon sets October 7 as the date for its presidential election.]]> South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, undertakes a working State visit to Nigeria.
Cameroon sets October 7 as the date for its presidential election.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/581285 f703052d-b929-462f-97ce-ad440168fe35 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 11:47:00 +0000 613 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-48 African News Round up French President, Emmanuel Macron, makes his first visit to Nigeria.
South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, hosts his Ghanaian counterpart, Nana Akufo-Addo, on his first State visit to South Africa.]]> French President, Emmanuel Macron, makes his first visit to Nigeria.
South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, hosts his Ghanaian counterpart, Nana Akufo-Addo, on his first State visit to South Africa.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/578888 270a032f-f25c-4590-88ef-ad440169b66e Fri, 06 Jul 2018 10:41:00 +0000 649 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/african-news-round-up Africa News Round Up On the Programme this week: Mozambique marks 43 years of independence from Portuguese colonial rule.
South Sudan President, Salva Kiir and arch-rival Riek Machar agree to a "permanent" ceasefire raising hopes of a deal to end their country's devastating war.
And, Zimbabwe’s President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, makes his first visit to Tanzania since he took over power in November last year.]]> On the Programme this week: Mozambique marks 43 years of independence from Portuguese colonial rule.
South Sudan President, Salva Kiir and arch-rival Riek Machar agree to a "permanent" ceasefire raising hopes of a deal to end their country's devastating war.
And, Zimbabwe’s President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, makes his first visit to Tanzania since he took over power in November last year.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/576298 da26e86c-1b9c-4808-96f2-ad44016a6208 Fri, 29 Jun 2018 11:32:00 +0000 608 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-47 Africa News Round Up
South Sudan's President, Salva Kiir, and opposition leader, Riek Machar, meet in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, in an attempt to rekindle their commitment to end the fighting in the country.

And, the World commemorates World Refugee day.]]>
South Sudan's President, Salva Kiir, and opposition leader, Riek Machar, meet in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, in an attempt to rekindle their commitment to end the fighting in the country.

And, the World commemorates World Refugee day.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/573884 54537636-34f6-4fdb-a122-ad44016b22be Fri, 22 Jun 2018 11:10:00 +0000 635 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-50 Africa News Round up
The world commemorates Albinism day.

And The International Criminal Court orders the release of Former vice President of The Democratic of Congo Jean Pierre- Bemba.]]>
The world commemorates Albinism day.

And The International Criminal Court orders the release of Former vice President of The Democratic of Congo Jean Pierre- Bemba.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/571799 0746f610-f4fe-44cf-9acc-ad44016c4786 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 08:33:00 +0000 641 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-49 Africa News round up
Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea reopen their border six months after it was sealed to stop the movement of armed groups that fought to overthrow President Teodoro Obiang Nguema.

And, Ethiopia accepts peace deal to end Eritrea border war.]]>
Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea reopen their border six months after it was sealed to stop the movement of armed groups that fought to overthrow President Teodoro Obiang Nguema.

And, Ethiopia accepts peace deal to end Eritrea border war.]]> full 0 0 Channel Africa http://iono.fm/e/568800 c1a9fc47-e289-4d60-bf71-ad44016ddecd Fri, 08 Jun 2018 11:52:00 +0000 629 https://omny.fm/shows/africa-news-round-up/africa-news-round-up-51