Focus on Africa - Chaos in Kenya ahead of polls

Chaos in Kenya ahead of polls

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Hundreds of Kenyans rush to collect national identification cards necessary to cast their vote, while many others experience travel woes on the eve of the country's general elections.  Observers highlight a few issues ahead of the polls as the Electoral Commission suspends voting in four areas over ballot paper issues.  Plus  some Kenyans tell us about the panic-buying that's now started.

Also, the US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, is the latest international diplomat on  a charm offensive to woo the continent.. We hear from South Africa.

And Ethiopia's Rophnan, DJ turned musician fuses electronic with traditional sounds.

Published on Monday, 8th August 2022.

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