More than 220 civilians, including at least 56 children, were massacred by Burkina Faso's military in a single day this year. That's the allegation by Human Rights Watch. So, how did HRW reach this conclusion and what's the response from the Burkina Faso government?
Also why is the DR Congo warning big tech companies, like Apple, to not use minerals from the eastern part of the country?
And we meet Nigerian Afrobeats artist, Arja Starr!
Presenter: Richard Kagoe Producers: Charles Gitonga, Stefania Okereke and Bella Hassan Technical Producer: Danny Cox Senior Producer: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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Does Somalia still need a UN mission?
Why are there concerns of ethnic cleansing in Darfur?
Why have Kenyan government doctors agreed to end strike?
West Africa: which country will US and French troops move to next?
Why was Eliud Kipchoge a trolling victim?
East Africa Floods: Have governments done enough?
Why are US soldiers leaving Chad?
Why has an arrest warrant been issued for CAR's ex-president?
Why is there International concern about Al-Fashir in Sudan?
Kenya Floods: Why wasn't Nairobi better prepared and will President Ruto declare a state of emergency?
How do South Africans feel as they mark 30 years of democracy?
Why has the World Bank suspended a Tanzania tourism project fund?
Does Africa need a rethink on tackling violent extremisim?
What does the Rwanda Bill mean for Africa?
What threat do autonomous weapons pose to West African countries?
What's behind the recent clashes in Ethiopia?
A multi-million dollar pledge for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis. Will it be enough?
Are pharmacies in Liberia selling stolen medicine?
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