Southern Africa braces itself for Cyclone Freddy

02/21/23 • 33 min

Nations in Southern Africa are bracing themselves for Cyclone Freddy as meteorologists warn the tropical storm could cause considerable damage. We hear from Madagascar and Mozambique on the steps being taken to keep residents safe. Uganda's Constitutional Court outlaws child marriage. One of the key activists who petitioned the courts says despite being happy with the successful outcome, they will continue to push to ensure the ruling is not ignored. And from Cameroon, a special report on the women's movement leading efforts for peace, piece by piece.

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Producer: Patricia Whitehorne Editor: Uwa Nnachi