Who is behind the abduction of youths in Kenya? Focus On Africa Podcast
More than 80 people have been abducted over recent weeks in Kenya, sparking a rise in public anger and more protests on the streets. But why are the kidnappings happening and who is being targeted? We talk to our reporter in Nairobi who has been following events.
Also in this episode, we hear about the journeys of African migrants from West Africa to the Canary Islands, the painful realities that push them away from home, and the dangers that come with crossing the Atlantic ocean.
And we hear from Cape Verde on how the country has managed to transform its agricultural sector after years of a severe drought left it struggling to survive. Could Cape Verde be a model for other African countries?
00:01 Intro
01:16 Who is behind the abduction of youths in Kenya?
09:47 Why are so many Africans using the world's deadliest migration route?
19:54 Could Cape Verde be a model for other African countries?
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