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Aug 2022
24m 22s

Accusations and counter-accusations in E...

Bbc World Service
About this episode

We'll be in Ethiopia where the blame game over the latest outbreak of fighting continues. We'll hear from Tigrayan spokesperson Getachew Reda.

Also, latest figures show that Angola's ruling MPLA is in the lead following elections. It's by no means conclusive - but there is surprise at the speed with which the count is going.

Plus, French President Macron is in Algeria following controversial remarks about the country's past. Will Algerians let bygones be bygones?

And Ugandan artists demand a fair share of profits made from ringtones - or Call Ring Back Tunes  - using their music.

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