Today is Earth Day, which is marked annually on April 22nd.  This year's theme "Our Power, Our Planet",  focuses on the collective power of individuals and communities to drive environmental progress, emphasizing that change does not depend on any single administration or policy, but on the durable actions of everyday people. Peter Ndoro spoke to Lead for Area-Based Conservation at World Wildlife Fund - WWF South Africa, Angus Burns

Today is Earth Day, which is marked annually on April 22nd. &nbsp;This year's theme "Our Power, Our Planet", &nbsp;focuses on the collective power of individuals and communities to drive environmental progress, emphasizing that change does not depend on any single administration or policy, but on the durable actions of everyday people. Peter Ndoro spoke to Lead for Area-Based Conservation at World Wildlife Fund - WWF South Africa, Angus Burns

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Senegal's former president Macky Sall is one of four candidates auditioning today* (Wednesday) for the United Nations' top job. Sall is the only African among those vying to replace outgoing Secretary-General António Guterres, who leaves office at the end of the year. The United Nations is holding interviews - formally known as interactive dialogues- for the post of the next Secretary-General. The other candidates are Costa Rican diplomat Rebeca Grynspan, Argentinian IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, and Chilean diplomat Michelle Bachelet. Former President Sall was nominated by Burundi, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the African Union.  Peter Ndoro spoke to Senegalese Civil Right activist Political Analyst,  Prof Dennis Ndour

Senegal's former president Macky Sall is one of four candidates auditioning today* (Wednesday) for the United Nations' top job. Sall is the only African among those vying to replace outgoing Secretary-General Ant&oacute;nio Guterres, who leaves office at the end of the year. The United Nations is holding interviews - formally known as interactive dialogues- for the post of the next Secretary-General. The other candidates are Costa Rican diplomat Rebeca Grynspan, Argentinian IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, and Chilean diplomat Michelle Bachelet. Former President Sall was nominated by Burundi, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the African Union. &nbsp;Peter Ndoro spoke to Senegalese Civil Right activist Political Analyst, &nbsp;Prof Dennis Ndour

Senegal's former President, Macky Sall vies for UN top job as Africa’s sole candidate in Secretary-General race

The administration of Malawian President Peter Mutharika, is facing a major corruption scandal involving the Public Service Pension Trust Fund and the acquisition of the Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre.  Parliament and government agencies are probing the deal after independent assessors valued the property at only about 2.4 million dollars. The deal has especially outraged Malawians because it appears that about 4.2million dollars of pensioners savings have disappeared. Investigations into the deal have highlighted significant governance failures.Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Benedicto Kondowe, Counsel and Chairperson of the National Advocacy Platform (NAP)

The administration of Malawian President Peter Mutharika, is facing a major corruption scandal involving the Public Service Pension Trust Fund and the acquisition of the Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre. &nbsp;Parliament and government agencies are probing the deal after independent assessors valued the property at only about 2.4 million dollars. The deal has especially outraged Malawians because it appears that about 4.2million dollars of pensioners savings have disappeared. Investigations into the deal have highlighted significant governance failures.Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Benedicto Kondowe, Counsel and Chairperson of the National Advocacy Platform (NAP)

Malawi pension fund scandal: $4.2M missing in Amaryllis Hotel deal sparks probes

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the West Africa region. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Political Scientist and Conflict Resolution Analyst, Dr David Matsanga

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the West Africa region. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Political Scientist and Conflict Resolution Analyst, Dr David Matsanga

Earth Day 2026: “Our Power, Our Planet” drives resilient community-led environmental action

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