How sextortion led to a young man's death - Focus On Africa
The Senegalese government has claimed victory in the recent parliamentary elections with most of the votes already counted. It said the ruling party, Pastef, had won with a "large majority". So what next for Senegal?
Also the cruel crime of sextortion and how it led to the death of a young man.
And a prize that shines a spotlight on detained Eritrean journalists.
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00:01 Intro
01:04 Senegal's parliamentary elections
08:36 How a British teen fell victim to a sextortion scam and led to his death.
15:47 An incredible story of the world's longest detained journalist.
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