A lot has happened in Africa in 2024, the AUC Chairperson debate took place recently, and coups were the talk of the day, when Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announced their plan to leave ECOWAS.

While in May there was an attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo. An ongoing deadlock has seen limited to no progress in Libya, and fighting in Sudan continues.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to political analyst, Dr David Matsanga.

A lot has happened in Africa in 2024, the AUC Chairperson debate took place recently, and coups were the talk of the day, when Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announced their plan to leave ECOWAS.
While in May there was an attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo. An ongoing deadlock has seen limited to no progress in Libya, and fighting in Sudan continues.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to political analyst, Dr David Matsanga.

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Dr David Matsanga unpacks political events that took place in Africa in 2024 

The event organisers at a holiday funfair in Oyo State, Nigeria have been arrested after several children died during a stampede at the fair.

The injured were taken to local hospitals and parents were asked to check for missing persons. 

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's correspondent in Nigeria, Jonathan James Lyamghon.

The event organisers at a holiday funfair in Oyo State, Nigeria have been arrested after several children died during a stampede at the fair.
The injured were taken to local hospitals and parents were asked to check for missing persons.&nbsp;
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's correspondent in Nigeria, Jonathan James Lyamghon.

Event organisers at a holiday funfair in Oyo State, Nigeria arrested 

The Commissioner of the South African Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, and the Chief Executive Officer of Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), Ms Mpumi Mpofu, held a media briefing this morning at the OR Tambo International Airport to address key operational updates and collaborative efforts between the BMA and ACSA to ensure seamless border management and security, particularly during the peak holiday season.

The aim of the briefing was also to provide insights into the measures being implemented to enhance the efficiency and security of South Africa's ports of entry, particularly airports, during this critical period. 

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe.

The Commissioner of the South African Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, and the Chief Executive Officer of Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), Ms Mpumi Mpofu, held a media briefing this morning at the OR Tambo International Airport to address key operational updates and collaborative efforts between the BMA and ACSA to ensure seamless border management and security, particularly during the peak holiday season.
The aim of the briefing was also to provide insights into the measures being implemented to enhance the efficiency and security of South Africa's ports of entry, particularly airports, during this critical period.&nbsp;
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe.

Border Management Authority and the Airport Company updates on measures being implemented to enhance the efficiency and security of South Africa's ports of entry

A survey by Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that more than 2 million people were kidnapped in the West African nation between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the report, 91% of the kidnappings were attributed to ransom demands, while other cases were due to political, criminal or terrorist motives.

The survey has also found that Nigerians paid a cumulative 1.42 billion dollars to kidnappers within the same period.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dengiyefa Angalapu, a Research Analyst at the Centre for Democracy and Development.

A survey by Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that more than 2 million people were kidnapped in the West African nation between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the report, 91% of the kidnappings were attributed to ransom demands, while other cases were due to political, criminal or terrorist motives.
The survey has also found that Nigerians paid a cumulative 1.42 billion dollars to kidnappers within the same period.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dengiyefa Angalapu, a Research Analyst at the Centre for Democracy and Development.

Dr David Matsanga unpacks political events that took place in Africa in 2024

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