Moroccan Influencer jailed over public indecency

from Focus on Africa · host BBC World Service

A Moroccan influencer is serving a ten month jail sentence for violating public decency laws. Soukaina Janah was found guilty of inappropriate behaviour while marketing a dress on TikTok. She has also been banned from using her social media accounts for three years. Also, rising water levels in Kenya's Baringo lake is driving crocodiles into people's homes. Presenter: Nkechi OgbonnaProducers: Ayuba Iliya, Helen Oyibo, Basma El Atti and Keikantse Shumba Senior Producer: Bella TwineTechnical Producer: Jonathan MwangiEditors: Rhoda Odhiambo, Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla

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