Why did the DRC sentence more than 100 men to death? - Focus on Africa Podcast
In January, this year, DR Congo's Justice Minister Constant Mutamba said 127 people, aged between the ages of 18 and 35, had received the death sentence. Rights groups say that number is higher. The DRC government had announced it would resume executions in 2024 following a two-decade hiatus. Who are these men and why have they been sentenced to death?
00:01 Intro
01:12: What do we know about those sentenced to death in DRC?
08:20: Why are global powers interested in the Seychelles, the smallest country in Africa?
14:59: And we hear why, it really does take a village to raise a child!
Presenter: Charles Gitonga
Technical Producer: Frank McWeeny
Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya and Bella Hassan
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica
Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/
16 Jun 2025
- DIG Lagat's letter raised more questions than answers on Monday.
16 Jun 2025
- Kenyans could find it impossible to go to the United States in the coming weeks if a ban takes effect.
16 Jun 2025
- The CS spoke during a press conference on Monday, June 16.
16 Jun 2025
- Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Kenya Police Service Eliud Kipkoech Lagat has resigned.
16 Jun 2025
- Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Kenya Police Service Eliud Kipkoech Lagat has resigned.
16 Jun 2025
- The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has dismissed the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ending June 2024, which flagged a series of questionable expenditures and failed investments totaling billions of shillings.
16 Jun 2025
- Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen has announced a new raft of policy reform frameworks in the National Police Service (NPS) to streamline efficiency in police stations across the nation.
16 Jun 2025
- Government Spokesperson Dr. Isaac Mwaura has come out to dispel reports that Kenya is involved as an architect in the Sudan war.
16 Jun 2025
- DIG Lagat's letter raised more questions than answers on Monday.
16 Jun 2025
- Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has issued a fiery rebuke to the government’s newly announced police reforms, insisting they are meaningless until those responsible for the death of blogger Albert Ojwang face justice. As the nation grapples with outrage…
16 Jun 2025
- Teenage mother was fatally stabbed by a wine tapper after the two had shared a meal.
16 Jun 2025
- The President pledged support to the grieving family and donated Sh2 million.
16 Jun 2025
- Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu told a court on Monday he had been denied his basic legal rights and that he would defend himself against a treason charge that carries the death penalty.
