As the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues, attention is also turning to the humanitarian and medical realities on the ground. To help us understand the situation from a frontline response perspective, we now turn to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), which is scaling up its work in affected and high-risk areas.  Peter Ndoro spoke to Claire Waterhouse, Director of Advocacy and Analysis for MSF Southern Africa.  

As the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues, attention is also turning to the humanitarian and medical realities on the ground. To help us understand the situation from a frontline response perspective, we now turn to M&eacute;decins Sans Fronti&egrave;res (MSF), which is scaling up its work in affected and high-risk areas. &nbsp;Peter Ndoro spoke to Claire Waterhouse, Director of Advocacy and Analysis for MSF Southern Africa. &nbsp;

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'There is a very understandable fear and frustration from the communities where the Ebola disease continues in parts of Africa'

Being an activist is increasingly becoming risky as more human rights defenders are being ill-treated or even killed. Activists across Africa remain in fear as they build social movements, stand up for the rights of the voiceless and attempt to balance the scales of society. Over a week ago a South African activist, Thato Molosankwe was shot and killed in his home in Mahikeng meanwhile the US has sanctioned a senior Tanzanian police official over allegations linked to the "torture and sexual assault" of East African rights activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire last year. Peter Ndoro spoke to Dr Tendai Mbanje Researcher at the University of Pretoria.

Being an activist is increasingly becoming risky as more human rights defenders are being ill-treated or even killed. Activists across Africa remain in fear as they build social movements, stand up for the rights of the voiceless and attempt to balance the scales of society. Over a week ago a South African activist, Thato Molosankwe was shot and killed in his home in Mahikeng meanwhile the US has sanctioned a senior Tanzanian police official over allegations linked to the "torture and sexual assault" of East African rights activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire last year. Peter Ndoro spoke to Dr Tendai Mbanje Researcher at the University of Pretoria.

Activists Under Threat: Rising Attacks on Human Rights Defenders Across Africa Raise Alarm

Build One South Africa or BOSA leader, Dr Mmusi Maimane, has blamed the recent anti-illegal migration protests on government's failure. Maimane has also called for restraint in dealing with the issue of immigrants and asylum seekers in the country. The BOSA leader argues that the recent acts risk spiralling out of control and could lead to violence and discrimination among South Africans themselves. Maimane was speaking at the party's Africa Day celebrations at the Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Build One South Africa or BOSA leader, Dr Mmusi Maimane

Build One South Africa or BOSA leader, Dr Mmusi Maimane, has blamed the recent anti-illegal migration protests on government's failure. Maimane has also called for restraint in dealing with the issue of immigrants and asylum seekers in the country. The BOSA leader argues that the recent acts risk spiralling out of control and could lead to violence and discrimination among South Africans themselves. Maimane was speaking at the party's Africa Day celebrations at the Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Build One South Africa or BOSA leader, Dr Mmusi Maimane

BOSA Leader Dr Mmusi Maimane Calls for Calm Amid Rising Anti-Illegal Migration Protests

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the East Africa region. We speak to Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya, Dennis Beru

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the East Africa region. We speak to Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya, Dennis Beru

'There is a very understandable fear and frustration from the communities where the Ebola disease continues in parts of Africa'

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