Get The App

Download the Josplay app for the best experience.

Download Now

Charts

Discover the latest hits and trending music.

Explore Charts

Podcasts

Stories, music and conversation from Africa and its diaspora.

Browse Podcasts

New Releases

Stay updated with the latest music releases.

See New Releases
← Focus on Africa
Sierra Leone’s loitering laws declared discriminatory artwork

Sierra Leone’s loitering laws declared discriminatory

Focus on Africa
26:49
Play episode

Show notes

The ECOWAS Court recently declared Sierra Leone’s loitering laws discriminatory and ordered their amendment or repeal A BBC investigation sees evidence that devastating flood water in South Sudan is spreading pollution from the oil industry. And why is there a dispute over uranium production in Niger ? Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Patricia Whitehorne, Bella Hassan, Joseph Keen and Paul Bakibinga. Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

More from this show

More
  1. 'My journey with postpartum psychosis'

    Now, you may have heard about a trial currently happening in the US, it’s a tragic case where a mother has been charged for killing her three children. However, her lawyers have ar…

    22:59
  2. African fans pay tribute to Dolly Parton

    American country music star, Dolly Parton passed away this week and her fans across the continent have felt the loss greatly. Her songs, such as Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Lo…

    22:59
  3. US calls for Sudan arms embargo

    US President Donald Trump's senior Africa envoy has asked the UN to extend its arms embargo from Darfur to all of Sudan, amid a recent escalation in the conflict. Now in its fourth…

    22:59
  4. Pirate attacks on Somalia's shipping lanes

    Somali piracy is rising again. The buccaneers capitalize on security gaps, targeting cargo ships and demanding multi-million dollar ransoms. On Sunday, nine people were reportedly…

    22:59
  5. Nigeria plans to decriminalise attempted suicide

    The Nigerian government plans to decriminalise attempted suicide. It is currently an offence punishable by up to one year in prison, a fine or both. Suicide is a major public healt…

    22:58
  6. Surviving an acid attack

    Imagine living with the lifelong physical and psychological scars of an attack fuelled by misogyny or romantic rejection. It’s the brutal reality for many women globally, yet the s…

    22:59
Now Playing

No Track Playing

Sierra Leone’s loitering laws declared discriminatory — Focus on Africa | Josplay Music