Malawi scraps death penalty
Malawi joins other African countries in converting capital punishment to life sentence
In a landmark ruling in Malawi, the Supreme Court declared on Wednesday the death penalty "unconstitutional", abolishing the punishment. We hear from Alexious Kamanglia, a Social justice activist based in Blantyre, who worked on the case that led to this landmark ruling.
Ethnic clashes in north Ethiopia continue, with residents in Tigray reporting at least fifteen people killed.
Italy seeks the trial of four Egyptian security services in relation to the torture and murder of Italian student Giulio Regeni.
How Covid 19 is affecting a well-trodden touristic path in Uganda: The natural sighting of mountain gorillas.
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Focus on Africa
Two essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa