Africa’s Hot Spots

After decades of wandering around Africa alternating between hope-inspiring thrills and heartbreaking despair, award-winning journalist and commentator Jean-Jacques Cornish joins Gareth Cliff to share his experience and expertise in African affairs. JJ and Gareth have fans discussions on events, developments and trends in the continent with the youngest, fastest growing and poorest population.

Who is behind the abductions in Nigeria? On Sunday 160 school pupils were taken in northern central Niger state. And the Burkina Faso junta which promised a return of constitutionality by July has now extended its use for another five years. Also, Kenya's rescue mission in Haiti delayed. This and more as JJ Cornish takes us across Africa's hot spots - brought to you by Johannesburg Business School.

Who is behind the abductions in Nigeria? On Sunday 160 school pupils were taken in northern central Niger state. And the Burkina Faso junta which promised a return of constitutionality by July has now extended its use for another five years. Also, Kenya’s rescue mission in Haiti delayed. This and more as JJ Cornish takes us across Africa’s hot spots – brought to you by Johannesburg Business School.

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