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/