Twenty-three African countries voted in favour of the U.N General Assembly resolution to condemn Russia's military action in Ukraine and demand its unconditional troop withdrawal - among them heavyweights Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Egypt among others.

South Africa was among a group of 18 African countries that abstained joining Mali, Uganda and Zimbabwe while Eritrea the only country from the continent to vote against the adoption of the text.

But an overwhelming majority of 141 countries ensured the draft's passage - a move immediately welcomed by the United Nations Secretary General who said it was his duty to stand by the text and be guided by its call.  

To assist us on this we are joined by Prof Tim Murithi, Head of peace building interventions at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliations and Charlie Khumalo, journalist and analyst….

Twenty-three African countries voted in favour of the U.N General Assembly resolution to condemn Russia's military action in Ukraine and demand its unconditional troop withdrawal - among them heavyweights Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Egypt among others.
South Africa was among a group of 18 African countries that abstained joining Mali, Uganda and Zimbabwe while Eritrea the only country from the continent to vote against the adoption of the text.
But an overwhelming majority of 141 countries ensured the draft's passage - a move immediately welcomed by the United Nations Secretary General who said it was his duty to stand by the text and be guided by its call. &nbsp;
To assist us on this we are joined by&nbsp;Prof Tim Murithi, Head of peace building interventions at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliations and&nbsp;Charlie Khumalo, journalist and analyst&hellip;.

The programme discusses current issues pertaining to South Africa and the continent as a whole. The talk show hosts various experts on interesting and important issues affecting Africa and the globe.

The programme discusses current issues pertaining to South Africa and the continent as a whole.

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