Rwanda government critic Diane Rwigara acquitted

12/06/18 • 30 min

On today’s episode I try and get to the bottom of why some Nigerians are claiming the president is dead and a clone has taken his place. I also finally get to speak to Diane Rwigara - a Rwandan political prisoner that was locked up and faced 22 years in jail for daring to challenge the president in a general election. She was acquitted today but spoke to me while she was on bail. Today’s Spotlight is on Nelson Mandela. It's been five years since his death and I still weep hearing his voice. And for Overheard on the web while the world is talking about Tyson fury, I want to share an interview Deontay Wilder (@bronzebomber) did with a black british journalist that shares a message we can all learn from.

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