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EPISODE · Jul 28, 2026 · 22 MIN

Ethiopians on death row in Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia has executed five more Ethiopian migrants after convicting them of smuggling hashish, a concentrated form of cannabis. The Saudi Interior Ministry announced on Monday, July 27th. This latest execution brings the total number of Ethiopians put to death in the last three months to 17. The ministry emphasized that the executions were intended “to protect the security of the citizen and resident from the scourge of drugs, and to impose the most severe penalties prescribed by law on its smugglers and promoters.” And an exclusive interview with Zambia's Vice President Mutale Nalumango on her journey to high office and what her leadership means for women and young people, women in leadership and youth involvement in politics across Africa Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Blessing Aderogba Senior Producers: Keikantse Shumba Technical Producer: David Nzau Editors: Rhoda Odhiambo and Maryam Abdalla

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