DR Congo's Tshisekedi angers opposition leaders

About this episode

The episode discusses President Felix Tshisekedi's openness to a third term in DR Congo, rising tensions in Ethiopia's Tigray region, and the impact of irregular migration on children in Senegal.

In tonight's programme: DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi says he's open to a third term, triggering opposition accusations that he's preparing to bypass constitutional limits and cling to power. Also tensions rise again in Ethiopia's Tigray region as the TPLF reasserts control, defying the federal government. And in Senegal's coastal city of Mbour, children are paying the hidden price of irregular migration. Many have lost parents who disappeared at sea trying to reach Europe.

Topics covered

• politics
• elections
• migration
• conflict
• human rights

Keywords

• Felix Tshisekedi
• DR Congo
• Ethiopia
• Tigray
• irregular migration
• Senegal
• Mbour
• TPLF

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TPLF

Places: DR Congo, Ethiopia, Tigray region, Senegal, Mbour

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