Focus on Africa - Gambia: Why has Ousman Sonko been sentenced to 20 years in prison?
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A Swiss court has sentenced ex-Gambian minister,Ousman Sonko to 20 years in prison for crimes against humanity. Mr Sonko fled to Switzerland in 2016. He was arrested and had been in custody since 2017, after a human rights group based in Geneva filed a criminal complaint against him. Audrey speaks with Fatoumatta Sandeng, the daughter of the tortured opposition leader, Ebrima Solo Sandeng.
Also why are some South Africans not happy about a new law which provides equal access to healthcare for all citizens?
And a conversation with the Cameroonian-American singer Libianca, who received death threats for waving a flag.
Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Rob Wilson, Richard Kagoe, Yvette Twagiramariya and Bella Hassan
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
Published on Thursday, 16th May 2024.
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