Now to look at some of the stories making headlines in West Africa, Asanda Beda is joined by political Analyst and Conflict Resolution expert, Dr David Matsanga

TALKING POINTS

** At least 20 thousand people have fled the town of Marte following a surge in  militants attacks in the NorthEast of Nigeria...

** The United Nations's top court has sided with Equatorial Guinea in a stand off with Gabon over three islands - a battle that began since the early 1970s

** A former Senegalese government minister was charged this week on allegations of stealing Covid-19 funds

** Burkina Faso and Senegal take steps to strengthering regional security to combat terrorism and transnational crimes

** Shell faces fresh protests over Niger Delta pollution ahead of the oil giant's general meeting

**  Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has warned activists from neighbouring Kenya that she will not allow them to meddle in her country's affairs.

Now to look at some of the stories making headlines in West Africa, Asanda Beda is joined by political Analyst and Conflict Resolution expert, Dr David Matsanga
TALKING POINTS
** At least 20 thousand people have fled the town of Marte following a surge in &nbsp;militants attacks in the NorthEast of Nigeria...
** The United Nations's top court has sided with Equatorial Guinea in a stand off with Gabon over three islands - a battle that began since the early 1970s
** A former Senegalese government minister was charged this week on allegations of stealing Covid-19 funds
** Burkina Faso and Senegal take steps to strengthering regional security to combat terrorism and transnational crimes
** Shell faces fresh protests over Niger Delta pollution ahead of the oil giant's general meeting
** &nbsp;Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has warned activists from neighbouring Kenya that she will not allow them to meddle in her country's affairs.