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The United Nations is outraged by mass rapes in DR Congo
UN and Africa - a weekly 15-minute radio programme on political, social, economic and other developments related to Africa.
Rape victims in DRC
- The UN was outraged this week over mass rapes that have been committed by armed elements in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The UN Secretary-General immediately dispatched the man in charge of peacekeeping operations to the country to look into the matter.
Security Council discusses legal action against Somali pirates
Somalia piracy
- Piracy off the coast of Somalia was under the spotlight in the Security Council on Wednesday. The UN Secretary-General said over the past seven months there have been 139 piracy-related incidents off the coast of Somalia. He presented seven options for prosecuting and punishing pirates for their crimes.
Food situation improves in Zimbabwe but 1.68 million people still need help
Maize harvest in Zimbabwe
- The food security situation has improved significantly in Zimbabwe. A joint mission of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) to the country in June this year found that the area planted under maize, the main staple, increased by 20 per cent this year. However, WFP points out that 1.68 million people still need food assistance.
Producer/Presenter: Derrick Mbatha
Editor: Geraldine Adams
Production Assistant: Florence Poblete-Enriquez
Studio Engineer: Zach Prewit
