Cheikh Anta Diop University, Senegal's top university in Dakar, has closed its doors indefinitely following the death of one of its students. The government says an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of second-year dental surgery student Abdoulaye Ba. Rights groups have condemned the violence by security forces. There is growing frustration among young people who feel betrayed by a government they helped elect. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Yankhoba SEYDI, an Associate Professor at the University

Cheikh Anta Diop University, Senegal's top university in Dakar, has closed its doors indefinitely following the death of one of its students. The government says an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of second-year dental surgery student Abdoulaye Ba. Rights groups have condemned the violence by security forces. There is growing frustration among young people who feel betrayed by a government they helped elect. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Yankhoba SEYDI, an Associate Professor at the University

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Cheikh Anta Diop University, Senegal's top university in Dakar, has closed its doors indefinitely

The Zimbabwean social justice movement, the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG), has submitted a petition to African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, urging the AU to intervene in a proposed draft legislative that could extend the presidential terms from five to seven years. The change could potentially see President Emmerson Mnangagwa remain in office until 2030. They have described this as a 'coup in motion'. Lulu Gaboo spoke to National Democratic Working Groups leader and former Zimbabwean MP Job Sikhala

The Zimbabwean social justice movement, the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG), has submitted a petition to African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, urging the AU to intervene in a proposed draft legislative that could extend the presidential terms from five to seven years. The change could potentially see President Emmerson Mnangagwa remain in office until 2030. They have described this as a 'coup in motion'. Lulu Gaboo spoke to National Democratic Working Groups leader and former Zimbabwean MP Job Sikhala

Zimbabwe's National Democratic Working Group has submitted a petition to the African Union

Zimbabwean social justice movement, the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG), has labelled the proposed draft legislative changes to extend presidential terms from five to seven years and potentially keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in office until 2030 as a "coup in motion".

The organisation says it has submitted a petition to African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, urging the AU to intervene.

Zimbabwe's cabinet has backed draft legislation that could significantly reshape the country's political landscape.

For more reaction on this development Lulu Gaboo spoke to Zimbabwean legal academic and activist Munya Gwisai and the opposition leader of the MDC, Douglas Mwonzora

Zimbabwean social justice movement, the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG), has labelled the proposed draft legislative changes to extend presidential terms from five to seven years and potentially keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in office until 2030 as a "coup in motion".
The organisation says it has submitted a petition to African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, urging the AU to intervene.
Zimbabwe's cabinet has backed draft legislation that could significantly reshape the country's political landscape.
For more reaction on this development Lulu Gaboo spoke to Zimbabwean legal academic and activist Munya Gwisai and the opposition leader of the MDC, Douglas Mwonzora

Zimbabwe's proposed draft legislative changes described as a coup in motion

A new UNICEF data brief reports that nearly one in five children in Eastern and Southern Africa are engaged in child labour.

The region accounts for almost one‑third of the global total and has the highest number of children in hazardous work, including mining and construction.

UNICEF says children belong in classrooms, not workplaces. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Nankali Maksud, Regional Advisor for Child Protection at UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa

A new UNICEF data brief reports that nearly one in five children in Eastern and Southern Africa are engaged in child labour.
The region accounts for almost one‑third of the global total and has the highest number of children in hazardous work, including mining and construction.
UNICEF says children belong in classrooms, not workplaces. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Nankali Maksud, Regional Advisor for Child Protection at UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa

Cheikh Anta Diop University, Senegal's top university in Dakar, has closed its doors indefinitely

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