Somalia: Thousands trapped in severe flooding
Thousands of people are trapped in flooded areas following heavy rains in Somalia
An episode of the Focus on Africa podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "Somalia: Thousands trapped in severe flooding" was published on November 6, 2023 and runs 24 minutes.
November 6, 2023 ·24m · Focus on Africa
Summary
The United Nations says, thousands of people are trapped following severe flooding in Somalia. Over forty thousand remain displaced and 14 people have been killed. We hear the latest.Also, following on from a BBC Africa Eye investigation into corporal punishment in Kenya, we'll look at the broader context across Africa and around the world. Why does it still happen despite its ban and what is the long term impact?And we'll hear more about the fight for a rare African mask from Gabon which is at the centre of a multimillion-dollar legal battle in France.
Episode Description
The United Nations says, thousands of people are trapped following severe flooding in Somalia. Over forty thousand remain displaced and 14 people have been killed. We hear the latest.
Also, following on from a BBC Africa Eye investigation into corporal punishment in Kenya, we'll look at the broader context across Africa and around the world. Why does it still happen despite its ban and what is the long term impact?
And we'll hear more about the fight for a rare African mask from Gabon which is at the centre of a multimillion-dollar legal battle in France.