<description>&lt;p&gt;The World Bank has suspended a multi million dollar fund to expand Ruaha National Park in Tanzania, after it received allegations of serious abuse, which the Tanzanian government denies. We'll get the details. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What is cloud seeding, how does it work and can drought stricken parts of Africa benefit from it or not? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And a personal testimony from someone living with disability in a South Sudan refugee camp.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The World Bank suspends funds to a tourism project in Tanzania over abuse allegations

The World Bank has suspended a multi million dollar fund to expand Ruaha National Park in Tanzania, after it received allegations of serious abuse, which the Tanzanian government denies. We'll get the details. What is cloud seeding, how does it work and can drought stricken parts of Africa benefit from it or not? And a personal testimony from someone living with disability in a South Sudan refugee camp.

Why has the World Bank suspended a Tanzania tourism project fund?

<description>&lt;p&gt;African leaders meeting at a security summit in Nigeria says the continent needs a new plan to tackle violent extremism. The two-day counter-terrorism summit, supported by the United Nations, was also attended by African Union Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat What are the challenges facing the continent and how can it be tackled? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also why is so little money spent on healthcare in Africa? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And a plan to save the South African rhino as poaching numbers rise.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Bella Hassan and Charles Gitonga
Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer
Senior Producer: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi&lt;/p&gt;</description>

African leaders have called for review on fighting violent extremism on the continent

African leaders meeting at a security summit in Nigeria says the continent needs a new plan to tackle violent extremism. The two-day counter-terrorism summit, supported by the United Nations, was also attended by African Union Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat What are the challenges facing the continent and how can it be tackled? Also why is so little money spent on healthcare in Africa? And a plan to save the South African rhino as poaching numbers rise.Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Bella Hassan and Charles Gitonga
Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer
Senior Producer: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Does Africa need a rethink on tackling violent extremisim?

<description>&lt;p&gt;The UK parliament has passed the Rwanda asylum law. People arriving on small boats can have their asylum claims processed in Rwanda. When is this likely to take place and why is it of global significance?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why is Zimbabwe's newly introduced gold-backed currency already on the decline? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And a strong caution about harmful chemicals found in hair relaxers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers:Richard Kagoe, Patricia Whitehorne, Rob Wilson, Bella Hassan and Paul Bakibinga
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The UK Parliament has passed a long-delayed plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

The UK parliament has passed the Rwanda asylum law. People arriving on small boats can have their asylum claims processed in Rwanda. When is this likely to take place and why is it of global significance?Why is Zimbabwe's newly introduced gold-backed currency already on the decline? And a strong caution about harmful chemicals found in hair relaxers.Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers:Richard Kagoe, Patricia Whitehorne, Rob Wilson, Bella Hassan and Paul Bakibinga
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

What does the Rwanda Bill mean for Africa?

<description>&lt;p&gt;Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio has urged regional leaders to forge common understanding and develop strategies to address the challenges posed by Autonomous Weapons Systems. What are autonomous weapons and what sort of threat do they pose to West African countries?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also how the remains of thousands of enslaved Africans on St Helena is reconnecting this island to the rest of the world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And the Nigerian artist causing outrage with his depictions of black people. What's behind his depiction and why is he doing it?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Nyasha Michelle, Victor Sylver and Patricia Whitehorne
Technical Producer: Jonny Hall
Senior Producer: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Sierra Leone's President urges leaders to address challenges posed by autonomous weapons.

Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio has urged regional leaders to forge common understanding and develop strategies to address the challenges posed by Autonomous Weapons Systems. What are autonomous weapons and what sort of threat do they pose to West African countries?Also how the remains of thousands of enslaved Africans on St Helena is reconnecting this island to the rest of the world.And the Nigerian artist causing outrage with his depictions of black people. What's behind his depiction and why is he doing it?Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Nyasha Michelle, Victor Sylver and Patricia Whitehorne
Technical Producer: Jonny Hall
Senior Producer: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

What threat do autonomous weapons pose to West African countries?

<description>&lt;p&gt;There have been heavy clashes between Amhara and Tigray in Ethiopia over disputed territory, according to reports. What's going on and how will it impact the country?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also why did the popular Nigerian preacher, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, spread anti-vaccine messages to his followers? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And as the countdown to the Paris Olympics continues, can an African country host the games?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenter: Richard Kagoe
Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Bella Hassan and Paul Bakibinga
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Heavy clashes  reported in disputed territory between Amhara and Tigray in Ethiopia.

There have been heavy clashes between Amhara and Tigray in Ethiopia over disputed territory, according to reports. What's going on and how will it impact the country?Also why did the popular Nigerian preacher, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, spread anti-vaccine messages to his followers? And as the countdown to the Paris Olympics continues, can an African country host the games?Presenter: Richard Kagoe
Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Bella Hassan and Paul Bakibinga
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

What's behind the recent clashes in Ethiopia?

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