The NGO sector in South Africa (SA) is quite extensive and plays quite a significant role in addressing many social issues.

Many times, amidst challenges they face, such as lack of funding, the sector often fills gaps that government bodies as well as private sector are unable to address effectively.

As numerous African countries head towards elections this year, what role should NGO's play in the lead up? Joining Peter Ndoro to discuss this is Wanda Jaca -Spokesperson for the Malusi Zondi Foundation which is based in the Kwa Zulu Natal province of SA....

The NGO sector in South Africa (SA) is quite extensive and plays quite a significant role in addressing many social issues.
Many times, amidst challenges they face, such as lack of funding, the sector often fills gaps that government bodies as well as private sector are unable to address effectively.
As numerous African countries head towards elections this year, what role should NGO's play in the lead up? Joining Peter Ndoro to discuss this is Wanda Jaca -Spokesperson for the Malusi Zondi Foundation which is based in the Kwa Zulu Natal province of SA....

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The role of NGOs in the lead up to elections

The fighting between SAF and the RSF continues to rage in various parts of the country.

In recent weeks El Fasher, the capital city of North Darfur, has become a flashpoint with serious concern' over reports of ethnically motivated attacks against the non-Arab communities in and near the city.

The UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2736 (2023) on 13 June, demanding that the RSF halt the siege of El Fasher and call for an immediate cessation of the fighting and de-escalation in and around the city.

To get a sense of the latest situation on the ground Peter Ndoro spoke to Niemat Ahmadi, an Activist and Founder of the Darfur Women in Action Group.

The fighting between SAF and the RSF continues to rage in various parts of the country.
In recent weeks El Fasher, the capital city of North Darfur, has become a flashpoint with serious concern' over reports of ethnically motivated attacks against the non-Arab communities in and near the city.
The UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2736 (2023) on 13 June, demanding that the RSF halt the siege of El Fasher and call for an immediate cessation of the fighting and de-escalation in and around the city.
To get a sense of the latest situation on the ground Peter Ndoro spoke to Niemat Ahmadi, an Activist and Founder of the Darfur Women in Action Group.

Update - Sudan's Darfur Conflict

Campaigning started over the weekend in Rwanda ahead of next month's presidential and legislative elections.

Three presidential candidates are in the race including incumbent President Paul Kagame of the ruling Rwanda Patriotic Front, Frank Habineza of the opposition Democratic Green Party of Rwanda and Philippe Mpayimana, an independent candidate.

For more on how the campaigns are progressing, Peter Ndoro spoke to Rwandan political analyst, Gonzaga Muganwa.

Campaigning started over the weekend in Rwanda ahead of next month's presidential and legislative elections.
Three presidential candidates are in the race including incumbent President Paul Kagame of the ruling Rwanda Patriotic Front, Frank Habineza of the opposition Democratic Green Party of Rwanda and Philippe Mpayimana, an independent candidate.
For more on how the campaigns are progressing, Peter Ndoro spoke to Rwandan political analyst, Gonzaga Muganwa.

Campaigns underway in Rwanda ahead of July's presidential & legislative elections

Kenyans protesting against the controversial Finance Bill 2024 have called for a total shutdown today.

Organized on social media and led largely by Generation-Zee, has urged parents and employers to keep children and workers at home as the country prepares for a nationwide shutdown over economic reforms.

To get the latest Peter Ndoro spoke to Kenyan Journalist Wachira Mwangi and Dr Westen Shilaho, International Relations Scholar, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Kenyans protesting against the controversial Finance Bill 2024 have called for a total shutdown today.
Organized on social media and led largely by Generation-Zee, has urged parents and employers to keep children and workers at home as the country prepares for a nationwide shutdown over economic reforms.
To get the latest Peter Ndoro spoke to Kenyan Journalist Wachira Mwangi and Dr Westen Shilaho, International Relations Scholar, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

The role of NGOs in the lead up to elections

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