Lesotho’s incoming prime minister vows change
We speak to Sam Matekane, Revolution for Prosperity party’s leader, and Lesotho’s future prime minister to find out about his plans once sworn into office.
We speak to Lesotho’s new prime minister, Sam Matekane, leader of the Revolution for Prosperity party. He tells Focus on Africa about his plans to push through constitutional reforms, stamp out corruption and create jobs for young people.
Ahead of the global climate summit, COP27, held in Egypt next month, Africa’s young climate activists say they are being excluded from the conference.
BBC’s Peter Okwoche sits down with Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State in Nigeria's South East and one of the main contenders in the country’s 2023 elections.
We speak to Diana Hamilton, a multiple award-winning gospel singer from Ghana.
Photo: Supporters of the Revolution for Prosperity party in Maseru, Lesotho. Credit: Getty Images.
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