Focus on Africa - Lesotho: Why are mothers against 'bluetoothing'?

Lesotho: Why are mothers against 'bluetoothing'?

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Mothers in Lesotho are campaigning against a needle sharing method which exposes drug users to the risks of HIV and other diseases, taking root in the country. What is 'bluetoothing' or 'hotspotting'?

Also, the wider impact of the rising Islamist attacks in West Africa

And why do people choose Hunger strikes as a form of protest, and are they effective?

Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Bella Hassan and Yvette Twagiramariya
Technical Producer: Nick Randell
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

Published on Thursday, 5th June 2025.

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