Why are fuel tanker explosions so common in Nigeria I Focus on Africa Podcast

An explosion from an overturned fuel tanker in northern Nigeria has killed more than 150 people, including several children. Many others were injured and taken to hospital. Officials say, the death toll could rise. Fuel tanker accidents are not uncommon in Nigeria, so why does this keep happening? Also the International Criminal Court says it's renewing investigations into alleged war crimes in DR Congo And how an online post showing the lack of care of infrastructure in Johannesburg has sparked a debate in South Africa! #Focusonafricapodcast #FocusonafricaThepodcast 00:00 Intro 00:51 Why are fuel tanker explosions so common in Nigeria? 09:38 Why is the International Criminal Court renewing investigations into alleged war crimes in DR Congo? 19:41 How a page on X sparked a debate in South Africa. 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/