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May 2024
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Why has an arrest warrant been issued fo...

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A UN-backed special court has issued an international arrest warrant for the former president of the Central African Republic, François Bozizé. This is in connection with an investigation into his alleged involvement in crimes against humanity committed by soldiers in a prison between 2009 and 2013. We'll get the details.

Also why are gunmen guarding cocoa crops in Uganda?

And a big victory for a small indigenous community in South Africa, who won a Goldman Environmental Prize for standing up to a multinational company.

Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Rob Wilson, Charles Gitonga, Paul Bakibinga. Senior Producer: Karnie Sharp Technical Producer: Nick Randell Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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