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EPISODE · Sep 11, 2025 · 34 MIN

Steve Biko inquest reopens in South Africa

from Focus on Africa · host BBC World Service

South Africa is to reopen an inquest into the death of anti-apartheid figure Steve Biko, who died in police custody. It will officially be registered in court on the anniversary of Biko's death, the 12th of September, almost 50 years ago. We hear reaction from Biko's friend and fellow anti- apartheid campaigner, Saths Cooper. We also remember the legacy Steve Biko left behind.Also, are Islamist militants targeting civilians in Niger?And we meet the Nigerian poet who is the UN's first Global Advocate for Peace.Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Sunita Nahar, Yvette Twagiramariya and Patricia Whitehorne in London. Technical Producer: Pat Sissons Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Maryam Abdalla, Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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