EPISODE · Oct 22, 2021 · 15 MIN
UN Catch-Up Dateline Geneva: The ‘Hendrix of the Sahel’, Afghanistan, COVID-19 and forecasting boost
from UN Catch-Up Dateline Geneva · host Daniel Johnson
In this week’s show, the “Jimi Hendrix of the Sahel”, also known to his fans as Vieux Farka Touré, sings his message of peace, in a region on the frontlines of climate change, mass displacement and violent extremism; we also hear the latest stories from the UN News team, covering Afghanistan, COVID-19 and a radical weather forecasting initiative from the World Meteorological Organization. With closing comments too, from regular guest Solange Behoteguy-Cortes.
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UN Catch-Up Dateline Geneva: The ‘Hendrix of the Sahel’, Afghanistan, COVID-19 and forecasting boost
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