 A group of armed men have gunned down at least 30 people and burned houses and shops in a number of villages in Nigeria's Niger State. The attacks are the latest in a surge blamed on violent bandits, who have carried out deadly assaults, abductions for ransom, and displaced communities across northern Nigeria. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Nigerian Journalist, Adesuwa Giwa Osagi

&nbsp;A group of armed men have gunned down at least 30 people and burned houses and shops in a number of villages in Nigeria's Niger State. The attacks are the latest in a surge blamed on violent bandits, who have carried out deadly assaults, abductions for ransom, and displaced communities across northern Nigeria. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Nigerian Journalist, Adesuwa Giwa Osagi

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

Africa Hour

Africa World Hour 

Armed men gun down at least 30 people in Nigeria's Niger State

As Africa navigates rapid development, climate change, and global uncertainty, the African World Heritage Fund says it will continue its 20-year legacy of ensuring that the continent's irreplaceable heritage is protected for future generations. Founded in the year 2006 by UNESCO and the African Union, the Fund aims to address the historic challenges of the underrepresentation of African sites on the World Heritage List and the limitted capacity to safeguard Africa's Outstanding Universal Value heritage. For more on what the fund has achieved in the past two decaded, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to African World Heritage Fund Executive Director, Dr Albino Jopela

As Africa navigates rapid development, climate change, and global uncertainty, the African World Heritage Fund says it will continue its 20-year legacy of ensuring that the continent's irreplaceable heritage is protected for future generations. Founded in the year 2006 by UNESCO and the African Union, the Fund aims to address the historic challenges of the underrepresentation of African sites on the World Heritage List and the limitted capacity to safeguard Africa's Outstanding Universal Value heritage. For more on what the fund has achieved in the past two decaded, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to African World Heritage Fund Executive Director, Dr Albino Jopela

 African World Heritage Fund celebrates 20 years of existence 

The 39th African Union Leaders' Summit has renewed its commitment to peace and security across the continent. The heads of state gathered in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa over the weekend, where UN Secretary-General, António Guterres called for Africa to have a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. As Channel Africa's Micheal Mbewe reports, AU Commission Chairperson, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf says this year's discussions centred on strategic priorities. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to head of Media relations at Africa Prosperity Network, Wilberforce Asare. He joins us from Accra, Ghana

The 39th African Union Leaders' Summit has renewed its commitment to peace and security across the continent. The heads of state gathered in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa over the weekend, where UN Secretary-General, Ant&oacute;nio Guterres called for Africa to have a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. As Channel Africa's Micheal Mbewe reports, AU Commission Chairperson, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf says this year's discussions centred on strategic priorities. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to head of Media relations at Africa Prosperity Network, Wilberforce Asare. He joins us from Accra, Ghana

 UN Secretary-General, António Guterres calls for Africa to have a permanent seat on the UN Security Council

As South Africa edges closer to the historic inaugural Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek, Africa World Hour will bring you some of the African artists who will be setting the stage a blaze. Award-winning South African vocalist and trumpeter, Mandisi Dyantyis is a headline performer, with performances for the 27th and 29th of March. As a defining figure in modern African jazz, Mandisi's performance is one of the most anticipated events of the festival. He spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla

As South Africa edges closer to the historic inaugural Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek, Africa World Hour will bring you some of the African artists who will be setting the stage a blaze. Award-winning South African vocalist and trumpeter, Mandisi Dyantyis is a headline performer, with performances for the 27th and 29th of March. As a defining figure in modern African jazz, Mandisi's performance is one of the most anticipated events of the festival. He spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla

I love conducting, as much as I love singing on stage:  Award-winning SA musician, Mandisi Dyantyis set for inaugural Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek performance 

Armed men gun down at least 30 people in Nigeria's Niger State

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