South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed UN Secretary-General António Guterres that South Africa will withdraw its troop contribution to MONUSCO, the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), after nearly 27 years of involvement.

South Africa currently has over 700 soldiers serving under MONUSCO, placing it among the top ten troop contributing countries to the mission. 

To discuss this further Lulu Gaboo spoke to defence expert, Dean Wingrin...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed UN Secretary-General Ant&oacute;nio Guterres that South Africa will withdraw its troop contribution to MONUSCO, the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), after nearly 27 years of involvement.
South Africa currently has over 700 soldiers serving under MONUSCO, placing it among the top ten troop contributing countries to the mission.&nbsp;
To discuss this further Lulu Gaboo spoke to defence expert, Dean Wingrin...

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South Africa to withdraw its troop contribution to MONUSCO

Calm has returned at Cheikh-Anta-Diop University in Senegal's capital Dakar.

The University has been the place of unrest since early December.

Students have been protesting a lack of financial aid from the government, leading to clashes with police.

On Friday, the situation deteriorated again and other institutions also saw protests. Students were reportedly throwing rocks and were met with teargas from security forces, whose help authorities requested.

For more Channel Africas Nhlanhla Mahlangu spoke to Dr Yancoba Seidi, lecturer from the University of Dakar.

Calm has returned at Cheikh-Anta-Diop University in Senegal's capital Dakar.
The University has been the place of unrest since early December.
Students have been protesting a lack of financial aid from the government, leading to clashes with police.
On Friday, the situation deteriorated again and other institutions also saw protests. Students were reportedly throwing rocks and were met with teargas from security forces, whose help authorities requested.
For more Channel Africas Nhlanhla Mahlangu spoke to Dr Yancoba Seidi, lecturer from the University of Dakar.

Calm returns to Cheikh-Anta-Diop University in Senegal's capital Dakar

Oxfam has warned of a deepening crisis in an already dire situation for people in South Sudan.

Families are being cut off from food, clean water and urgent humanitarian support as fighting continues.

Multiple health facilities and aid agencies have been looted which has led to the suspension of services and staff displacements.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dorcas Wangu, Humanitarian Response Coordinator at Oxfam....

Oxfam has warned of a deepening crisis in an already dire situation for people in South Sudan.
Families are being cut off from food, clean water and urgent humanitarian support as fighting continues.
Multiple health facilities and aid agencies have been looted which has led to the suspension of services and staff displacements.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dorcas Wangu, Humanitarian Response Coordinator at Oxfam....

Oxfam warns of deepening crisis in South Sudan

Teen Suicide Prevention Week is a time to talk about mental health, look out for one another, and remind each other that help is always available.

School pressure, social media, family issues, friendships, and the future can feel overwhelming and sometimes people hide how much they're struggling because they don't want to seem weak or be a burden. Being a teen today isn't easy.

To discuss this topic with us Lulu Gaboo spoke to Roshni Parbhoo-Seetha, SADAG Project Manager for Education....

Teen Suicide Prevention Week is a time to talk about mental health, look out for one another, and remind each other that help is always available.
School pressure, social media, family issues, friendships, and the future can feel overwhelming and sometimes people hide how much they're struggling because they don't want to seem weak or be a burden. Being a teen today isn't easy.
To discuss this topic with us Lulu Gaboo spoke to Roshni Parbhoo-Seetha, SADAG Project Manager for Education....

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