Young people across the world are leading a global wave of protests against an economy rigged for the 1%.

In Mexico, protesters are out in the streets demanding clean water. In India, young people are demanding decent education and fair elections.

In Kenya, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, the Philippines and beyond Gen Z have taken the lead. Now the protests have spread to France, Spain, Italy, Albania and elsewhere in Europe.

Mpho Sithole spoke to Héctor Castañon, Head of Secretariat for Fight Inequality Alliance...

Young people across the world are leading a global wave of protests against an economy rigged for the 1%.
In Mexico, protesters are out in the streets demanding clean water. In India, young people are demanding decent education and fair elections.
In Kenya, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, the Philippines and beyond Gen Z have taken the lead. Now the protests have spread to France, Spain, Italy, Albania and elsewhere in Europe.
Mpho Sithole spoke to H&eacute;ctor Casta&ntilde;on, Head of Secretariat for Fight Inequality Alliance...

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.

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Young People Drive Global Anti-Inequality Protests

Somalia is facing a political dispute over its next national elections after the Somali Future Council rejected the federal government's electoral timetable, arguing that it was announced without an inclusive political agreement.

The electoral commission has scheduled elections for both houses of the Federal Parliament for 15 April 2027, followed by a presidential election on 15 May 2027.

The opposition coalition is calling for negotiations to resume, warning that unilateral decisions could deepen political divisions and undermine the country's federal system and state-building efforts.

To unpack what is at stake, Mpho Sithole spoke to Abdirahman Jeylani Mohamed, founder and director of Arlaadi Media Network in Somalia...

Somalia is facing a political dispute over its next national elections after the Somali Future Council rejected the federal government's electoral timetable, arguing that it was announced without an inclusive political agreement.
The electoral commission has scheduled elections for both houses of the Federal Parliament for 15 April 2027, followed by a presidential election on 15 May 2027.
The opposition coalition is calling for negotiations to resume, warning that unilateral decisions could deepen political divisions and undermine the country's federal system and state-building efforts.
To unpack what is at stake, Mpho Sithole spoke to Abdirahman Jeylani Mohamed, founder and director of Arlaadi Media Network in Somalia...

Opposition Rejects Somalia's Election Timetable

Angola is hosting Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for a three-day state visit aimed at deepening political and economic ties between the neighbouring countries. The visit includes the inaugural Angola–Namibia Bi-National Commission, co-chaired by Nandi-Ndaitwah and Angolan President João Lourenço.

With trade, investment, energy, water, cross-border infrastructure and security among the issues on the agenda, what could this visit deliver beyond the countries’ longstanding diplomatic ties?

Mpho Sithole spoke to Angolan Political Analyst José Gama for analysis.

Angola is hosting Namibia&rsquo;s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for a three-day state visit aimed at deepening political and economic ties between the neighbouring countries. The visit includes the inaugural Angola&ndash;Namibia Bi-National Commission, co-chaired by Nandi-Ndaitwah and Angolan President Jo&atilde;o Louren&ccedil;o.
With trade, investment, energy, water, cross-border infrastructure and security among the issues on the agenda, what could this visit deliver beyond the countries&rsquo; longstanding diplomatic ties?
Mpho Sithole spoke to Angolan Political Analyst Jos&eacute; Gama for analysis.

Angola hosts Namibia’s President for state visit

The 20th Regional Inter-Ministerial Committee meeting of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region has concluded in Lusaka, Zambia, with calls for enhanced regional integration and improved security cooperation.

Zambia hosted a series of high-level statutory meetings in Lusaka from October 8 to 19, 2026.

Our Zambia Correspondent Arthur Davies Sikopo gives us a round-up from Lusaka.

The 20th Regional Inter-Ministerial Committee meeting of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region has concluded in Lusaka, Zambia, with calls for enhanced regional integration and improved security cooperation.
Zambia hosted a series of high-level statutory meetings in Lusaka from October 8 to 19, 2026.
Our Zambia Correspondent Arthur Davies Sikopo gives us a round-up from Lusaka.

Young People Drive Global Anti-Inequality Protests

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