EPISODE · Jun 17, 2024 · 25 MIN
Why a university protest got female students arrested in South Sudan?
from Focus on Africa · host BBC World Service
Female students at the University of Juba in South Sudan say, they were arrested and beaten by police following a protest against a rise in hostel fees. It's caused concern amongst civil society groups in the country. We'll hear reaction from Jackline Nasiwa, a human rights defender and director of Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace and Justice in South Sudan.Also a task team in Sierra Leone finds that the addictive drug Kush is one hundred times more potent than heroinAnd can AI help farmers on the continent with pest control? Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Rob Wilson, Bella Hassan and Frenny Jowi Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Technical Producer: Jonny Hall Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
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Female students at the University of Juba in South Sudan say, they were arrested and beaten by police following a protest against a rise in hostel fees. It's caused concern amongst civil society groups in the country. We'll hear reaction from Jackline Nasiwa, a human rights defender and director of Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace and Justice in South Sudan.Also a task team in Sierra Leone finds that the addictive drug Kush is one hundred times more potent than heroinAnd can AI help farmers on the continent with pest control? Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Rob Wilson, Bella Hassan and Frenny Jowi Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Technical Producer: Jonny Hall Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard
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