EPISODE · Feb 5, 2025 · 31 MIN
Uganda: Military courts ruled 'unconstitutional'
from Focus on Africa · host BBC World Service
Uganda’s Supreme Court recently ruled that trying civilians in military courts is unconstitutional. Human rights groups welcomed the decision as a major step in protecting the right to a fair trial, but the government criticized the move. Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni said his government would continue to prosecute civilians in military tribunals, despite the ruling. We hear analysis of this.Also the government in Botswana has struck a new deal with the diamond mining giant De Beers. What's the deal and how does Botswana benefit?And Langa, the old game from Nigeria, gets a new lease of life!Presenter: Blessing Aderogba Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya and Bella Hassan in London Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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