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Now playing Next World Telling the heroic stories of ancient African history (Inspire Africa) Our interview on this episode highlights Kunda Kids, the children's publishing and media platform telling ancient African history. Louisa and Dele Olafuyi tell us how their work is widening diversity in children's literature. Also, the story of the young Congolese female referee integrated by FIFA.. 30/01/2023
Now playing Next no comment Watch: Police fire tear gas at demonstration in Goma Police fired tear gas at protesters in the eastern DR Congo on Wednesday after dozens of people took part in an unauthorised demonstration in Goma against the presence of foreign troops. 19/01/2023
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Now playing Next no comment Watch: Charity hosts Christmas event in Congo for displaced children Congolese organisation "Un Jour Nouveau" (A New Day) is celebrating Christmas with children forced to flee war. 25/12/2022
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Now playing Next World The Tanzanian woman bridging the justice gap with her digital platform [Inspire Africa] ''Apart from connecting our users to lawyers who are in towns. We also connect our users to community village leaders who can help them. We connect them to social workers who can help them resolve their disputes''.- Neema Magimba 30/07/2022
Now playing Next no comment DRC residents repaint buildings for the arrival of the Belgian king On a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, King Philippe of Belgium and his wife will spend the day in Bukavu on Sunday 12 June, the last stop on their trip before returning to Brussels on Monday. The authorities have demanded that all houses on the King's route be repainted. 12/06/2022
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Now playing Next focus "A land of opportunity": The DRC promotes its potential in Dubai The Democratic Republic of the Congo is known for its mining and agriculture industries but it’s also steeped in rich culture and heritage. Focus visits the DRC's pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. 28/03/2022
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