Can solar power fix South Africa's electricity problems?

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How young people in South Africa are navigating the lack of consistent power supplies

Who are the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) and why are Uganda and the DR Congo governments struggling to defeat them?

And the taxes, charges and fees paralyzing air travel in Africa

Presenter: Richard Kagoe
Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Stefania Okereke and Sunita Nahar in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos
Technical Producer: Philip Bull
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.

22 Jul 11AM English United Kingdom News

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