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How does a seat at UN Security Council benefit Somalia?

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Somalia was recently elected by the United Nations General Assembly to be a member of the 15 member U.N.Security Council. This is for a two-year term starting next year. What does Somalia bring to the top table at the UN?

Also, how huge quantities of gold are being smuggled out of Africa

And we meet the Ghanaian dance duo Afronita and Abigail who wowed a talent show in Britain.

Presenter: Charles Gitonga
Technical Producer: Ricardo McCarthy
Producers: Bella Hassan, Rob Wilson, Yvette Twagiramariya, Daniel Dadzie, Emmanuella Alausa and Nyasha Michelle
Senior Producers: Karnie Sharp and Paul Bakibinga
Editors : Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

Published on Monday, 10th June 2024.

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