Madagascar: President asks for year to resolve problems
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Show notes
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has asked for one year to fix the country's challenges, promising that if they persist, he will resign. He said this during a town-hall style meeting at his palace with various groups of government supporters. Many attendees had the opportunity to ask the president questions or simply share their views. We hear analysis.
Also, South Africa’s highest court rules that all parents of newborns, will now be entitled to equal parental leave.
And renewable energy overtakes coal as the world's leading source of electricity. What's the impact on African countries?
Presenter: Nyasha Michelle Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Stefania Okereke and Tanya Hines Technical Producer: Frank McWeeny Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
