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Is Ethiopia to blame for deaths of MSF staff in Tigray?

Focus on Africa

Mar 18, 202226:35

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Did Ethiopian government forces kill MSF charity workers in the Tigray region last year? Also, the American Ambassador to the United Nations on why African countries cannot remain neutral in the war in Ukraine. Plus, Tanzania's President, one year into office - how is she performing? And of course, our Resident Presidents on the use of Swahili at the AU.

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