Brazil's former president Lula Da Silva's acquittal has been described as a game changer that could reshape Brazil's political future. Last week, a Brazilian Supreme Court judge quashed all corruption convictions against Lula da Silva, restoring his political rights and opening the door to a possible 2022 presidential run. 75 year old leftist leader from the Workers' Party, has not yet confirmed whether he intends to run next year, but he and his defence team view the judge's ruling as a testament to his innocence. The acquittal comes as current president Jair Bolsonaro is facing heavy criticism for his handling of the corona virus pandemic and the struggling economy. 
According to Susana Caputi, Senior Associate at the South Africa based Centre for Latin America and the Caribbean Studies, da Silva's acquittal did not come as a surprise...

Brazil's former president Lula Da Silva's acquittal has been described as a game changer that could reshape Brazil's political future. Last week, a Brazilian Supreme Court judge quashed all corruption convictions against Lula da Silva, restoring his political rights and opening the door to a possible 2022 presidential run. 75 year old leftist leader from the Workers' Party, has not yet confirmed whether he intends to run next year, but he and his defence team view the judge's ruling as a testament to his innocence. The acquittal comes as current president Jair Bolsonaro is facing heavy criticism for his handling of the corona virus pandemic and the struggling economy. According to Susana Caputi, Senior Associate at the South Africa based Centre for Latin America and the Caribbean Studies, da Silva's acquittal did not come as a surprise...

Lula Da Silva's acquittal

Today marks the 18th anniversary of the African Peer review Mechanism-APRM, which is Africa's most innovative and ambitious initiative on governance, launched by Member States of the African Union who accede voluntarily, for self- and peer-assessment of national governance policies and practices. To mark this important milestone, virtual events will be held today and tomorrow, to raise public awareness around APRM, as the premier African instrument for the promotion of good governance and highlight the involvement of Youth in Governance. 
For more on this Channel Africa’ Samora Mangesi spoke to Dr. McBride Nkhalamba, Head of Research, Methodology & Development division at APRM.

Today marks the 18th anniversary of the African Peer review Mechanism-APRM, which is Africa's most innovative and ambitious initiative on governance, launched by Member States of the African Union who accede voluntarily, for self- and peer-assessment of national governance policies and practices. To mark this important milestone, virtual events will be held today and tomorrow, to raise public awareness around APRM, as the premier African instrument for the promotion of good governance and highlight the involvement of Youth in Governance. For more on this Channel Africa’ Samora Mangesi spoke to Dr. McBride Nkhalamba, Head of Research, Methodology & Development division at APRM.

APRM Anniversary

Schools in Senegal have been shut down, after days of violent protests that paralysed parts of the capital Dakar and are expected to continue this week. At least five people have died in demonstrations sparked by the arrest of Ousmane Sonko, Senegal's most prominent opposition leader. It has been described as the worst political unrest in years in a country widely seen as one of West Africa's most stable. Sonko, who enjoys strong support among young people, was arrested after an employee of a beauty salon accused him of raping her.
Channel Africa’s Khumbelo Munzhelele spoke to Adolphus Mawolo, Journalist based in Senegal about what to expect this week..

Schools in Senegal have been shut down, after days of violent protests that paralysed parts of the capital Dakar and are expected to continue this week. At least five people have died in demonstrations sparked by the arrest of Ousmane Sonko, Senegal's most prominent opposition leader. It has been described as the worst political unrest in years in a country widely seen as one of West Africa's most stable. Sonko, who enjoys strong support among young people, was arrested after an employee of a beauty salon accused him of raping her. Channel Africa’s Khumbelo Munzhelele spoke to Adolphus Mawolo, Journalist based in Senegal about what to expect this week..

Senegal protests

Opposition leader in Niger and former prime minister Hama Amadou has been jailed after being held for questioning for three days over his alleged role in post-election violence. Amadou faces many charges including complicity in demonstrations and property damage, after widespread protests over the results of a presidential election that handed victory to ruling-party candidate Mohamed Bazoum over the opposition's Mahamane Ousmane. Amadou, who finished runner-up in the 2016 election, was barred from contesting the election this time because of a criminal conviction.

Opposition leader in Niger and former prime minister Hama Amadou has been jailed

Morocco and Namibia have been removed from the controversial European Union's list of tax havens after implementing reforms to bring their tax systems up to the EU's required standards. The EU however says the island nation of Seychelles and Botswana are still on the list. The bloc says countries on the revised list have refused to engage in dialogue with the EU or to address the shortcomings in good tax governance. Since its establishment 2017, the EU tax haven blacklist has drawn criticism from politicians, academics and civil society organizations for being overly political and failing to serve its purpose. 
For more on this Channel Africa’s Khumbelo Munzhelele spoke to Chiara Putaturo, EU Policy Advisor on Tax and Inequalities at anti- poverty Organisation -OXFAM.

Morocco and Namibia have been removed from the controversial European Union's list of tax havens after implementing reforms to bring their tax systems up to the EU's required standards. The EU however says the island nation of Seychelles and Botswana are still on the list. The bloc says countries on the revised list have refused to engage in dialogue with the EU or to address the shortcomings in good tax governance. Since its establishment 2017, the EU tax haven blacklist has drawn criticism from politicians, academics and civil society organizations for being overly political and failing to serve its purpose. For more on this Channel Africa’s Khumbelo Munzhelele spoke to Chiara Putaturo, EU Policy Advisor on Tax and Inequalities at anti- poverty Organisation -OXFAM.

EU tax heavens

The threat of a full-blown civil war in South Sudan remains unless the country's leaders can broaden power sharing. This is according to a new report by the International Crisis Group -ICG- released almost a year since the country's formation of a government of national unity. The report titled "Toward a Viable Future for South Sudan" urges South Sudanese elite, religious leaders and civil society to rethink the country's system of governance and create a political system that will work for all ethnic groups.

ICG's Senior researcher for South Sudan Alan Boswell has more on the report.

The threat of a full-blown civil war in South Sudan remains unless the country's leaders can broaden power sharing. This is according to a new report by the International Crisis Group -ICG- released almost a year since the country's formation of a government of national unity. The report titled "Toward a Viable Future for South Sudan" urges South Sudanese elite, religious leaders and civil society to rethink the country's system of governance and create a political system that will work for all ethnic groups. ICG's Senior researcher for South Sudan Alan Boswell has more on the report.

South Sudan Report

South Africa's 16 Year- Old scientist Talhah Pateliah says he is filled with joy after his multi-purpose motorised robot won him a gold medal at the recent Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair. The robot can be used in a wide variety of fields including search and rescue, agriculture, as well as cave exploration. The 2020 Eskom Event which was held virtually due to Covid-19, is South Africa's most prestigious science fair for learners and it also reaches many parts of Africa and beyond.

Talhah -who is a Grade 11 learner, says although his project won him a gold medal, there were many challenges that he faced whilst putting it all together.

South Africa's 16 Year- Old scientist Talhah Pateliah says he is filled with joy after his multi-purpose motorised robot won him a gold medal at the recent Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair. The robot can be used in a wide variety of fields including search and rescue, agriculture, as well as cave exploration. The 2020 Eskom Event which was held virtually due to Covid-19, is South Africa's most prestigious science fair for learners and it also reaches many parts of Africa and beyond. Talhah -who is a Grade 11 learner, says although his project won him a gold medal, there were many challenges that he faced whilst putting it all together.

Talhah Pateliah wins gold at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair.

The Cyril Ramaphosa foundation has been supporting communities across South Africa by supporting education and small business. Over 1 million people have benefitted from their efforts. CEO of the Foudation, Mmabatho Maboya spoke to Zikhona Miso about how they've been helping their beneficiaries......
That was Mmabatho Maboya, CEO of the Cyril Ramaphosa Foudation speaking to Zikhona Miso.

The Cyril Ramaphosa foundation has been supporting communities across South Africa by supporting education and small business. Over 1 million people have benefitted from their efforts. CEO of the Foudation, Mmabatho Maboya spoke to Zikhona Miso about how they've been helping their beneficiaries...... That was Mmabatho Maboya, CEO of the Cyril Ramaphosa Foudation speaking to Zikhona Miso.

Cyril Ramaphosa foundation

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has pleaded with rich countries to release their hoards of covid -19 vaccine so that other countries can also benefit. Ramaphosa who is also the chairperson of the African Union, made the plea while delivering an address at the World Economic Forum digital summit on tuesday. Discussing the impact of Covid- 19 on the continent ,Ramaphosa said through its participation in global initiatives, South Africa continues to promote the need for universal, fair and equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines. To find out more about vaccine nationalism and its impact on the poor countries, Channel Africa spoke to Candice Sehoma, Access Campaign Advocacy Officer at humanitarian Organization- Doctors Without Borders.

Vaccine Nationalism

The European Union has agreed to partner with Mozambique in curbing a surge in armed violence attributed to extremist Islamic groups in Cabo Delgado province. The partnership is seen as a key element in bolstering security levels in the country's coastal province. Last year the jihadist group known locally as Al-Shabaab -- which has sworn allegiance to Islamic State but has no known links to the group of the same name operating in Somalia -- attacked four towns including the port of Mocimboa da Praia, which has been occupied since August.

For more on the partnership Channel Africa’s Khumbelo Munzhelele spoke to Antonio sánchez-benedito Gaspar, The European Union Ambassador in Mozambique.

The European Union has agreed to partner with Mozambique in curbing a surge in armed violence attributed to extremist Islamic groups in Cabo Delgado province. The partnership is seen as a key element in bolstering security levels in the country's coastal province. Last year the jihadist group known locally as Al-Shabaab -- which has sworn allegiance to Islamic State but has no known links to the group of the same name operating in Somalia -- attacked four towns including the port of Mocimboa da Praia, which has been occupied since August. For more on the partnership Channel Africa’s Khumbelo Munzhelele spoke to Antonio sánchez-benedito Gaspar, The European Union Ambassador in Mozambique.

European Union partners with Mozambique in curbing a surge in armed violence in Cabo Delgado

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