Can Mozambique’s newly sworn in President Daniel Chapo and the main opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, put their differences aside for the benefit of the country’s future?
The United Nations estimates that more than 50m children globally do not have birth certificates – and most of those children live in Africa. Why does having a birth certificate matter?
And a special memorial has been unveiled in South Africa to remember the black soldiers who took part in the first World War.
00:01 Intro
01:18 Can Mozambique’s political leaders unite the country?
09:19 Why does having a birth certificate matter?
19:00 Why are some African countries moving towards banning wigs in court?
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