West Africa's regional bloc is forging ahead with plans for the activation of a standby force for possible use against the military junta that took power in Niger in July, saying it wanted a peaceful restoration of democracy, but all options, including force, were on the table. The remarks came as the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met in Nigeria's Abuja on Thursday for an emergency summit to discuss responses to last month's military takeover in Niger after the coup leaders defied their earlier threat to use force to restore democracy. This comes after the ruling junta ignored an ultimatum, which expired on Sunday, for ousted President Mohamed Bazoum to be reinstated. Sakina 
Kamwendo spoke to International Crisis Group, and Senior Advisor for African Union Liesl Louw-Vaudran

West Africa's regional bloc is forging ahead with plans for the activation of a standby force for possible use against the military junta that took power in Niger in July, saying it wanted a peaceful restoration of democracy, but all options, including force, were on the table. The remarks came as the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met in Nigeria's Abuja on Thursday for an emergency summit to discuss responses to last month's military takeover in Niger after the coup leaders defied their earlier threat to use force to restore democracy. This comes after the ruling junta ignored an ultimatum, which expired on Sunday, for ousted President Mohamed Bazoum to be reinstated. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to International Crisis Group, and Senior Advisor for African Union Liesl Louw-Vaudran

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Radio Drama is the theatre of the mind, a journey full of trials and tribulations, a rollercoaster ride of emotions that life throws at us. These stories are a true reflection of our diverse country. We are introduced to the lives of diverse communities as they live their lives and push through challenges. The characters’ lives are full of life with a combination of love and genuine warmth as well as hatred, envy, and contempt for one another.
These stories are gracefully acted by professionals in the field and are written by different writers. Radio Drama series explores the lives, loves, and emotions of the community of different people from all walks of life as they define themselves and find their place in the changing South Africa. All the drama series have fictional towns and places exploring different economic, religious, and cultural differences faced by the community of that place. The drama could be positioned in a township, a suburb, or a village to explore and speak on challenges ordinary citizens go through. At the end of it all, they triumph, and these stories aim to inform, educate, and entertain the public.

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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm. 

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Ecowas forging ahead with plans for the activation of a standby force for possible use in Niger

The US says it has carried out new strikes on Iranian missile sites and naval vessels near Bandar Abbas. The attacks come despite ongoing ceasefire talks involving Iran, Qatar and the United States. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says negotiations continue, but warns Washington will keep vital Gulf shipping lanes open. Iran says progress has been made in talks, but no final agreement is close. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Senior Researcher and Director at Africa Asia Dialogues Tembisa Fakude 

The US says it has carried out new strikes on Iranian missile sites and naval vessels near Bandar Abbas. The attacks come despite ongoing ceasefire talks involving Iran, Qatar and the United States. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says negotiations continue, but warns Washington will keep vital Gulf shipping lanes open. Iran says progress has been made in talks, but no final agreement is close. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Senior Researcher and Director at Africa Asia Dialogues Tembisa Fakude&nbsp;

Fakude says US strikes risk undermining Iran talks.

Thousands of learners have been left stranded for two weeks as scholar transport disruptions continue in the Eastern Cape. Taxi operators from Ngqushwa have shut down services over alleged government non-payment, forcing school closures and severely disrupting teaching and learning. Parents are calling for urgent intervention as tensions escalate between operators and authorities in efforts to resolve the ongoing impasse swiftly.  Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Eastern Cape Transport department spokesperson Unathi Binqose 

Thousands of learners have been left stranded for two weeks as scholar transport disruptions continue in the Eastern Cape. Taxi operators from Ngqushwa have shut down services over alleged government non-payment, forcing school closures and severely disrupting teaching and learning. Parents are calling for urgent intervention as tensions escalate between operators and authorities in efforts to resolve the ongoing impasse swiftly.&nbsp; Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Eastern Cape Transport department spokesperson Unathi Binqose&nbsp;

EC department of transport works to resolve scholar transport payments — Unathi Binqose 

About 200 foreign nationals were allegedly chased away from their homes at Effingham informal settlement in Durban. The community says there are tensions in the area but they are divided on the issue of foreign nationals. For more on this we are joined on the line by Chairperson Greenwood Park CPF Subforum 2, Comprising Greenwood Park/Effingham/Avoca/Riverhorse Valley (GEAR), Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Danusha Makan-Maharaj...

About 200 foreign nationals were allegedly chased away from their homes at Effingham informal settlement in Durban. The community says there are tensions in the area but they are divided on the issue of foreign nationals. For more on this we are joined on the line by Chairperson Greenwood Park CPF Subforum 2, Comprising Greenwood Park/Effingham/Avoca/Riverhorse Valley (GEAR), Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Danusha Makan-Maharaj...

Ecowas forging ahead with plans for the activation of a standby force for possible use in Niger

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