cover of episode Africa News Tonight: Rwanda Survivors Grapple with Genocide’s Legacy, U.N. Seeks Aid for Zambia, Jobs Top Issue in South Africa Election - April 08, 2024

Africa News Tonight: Rwanda Survivors Grapple with Genocide’s Legacy, U.N. Seeks Aid for Zambia, Jobs Top Issue in South Africa Election - April 08, 2024

2024/4/8
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Rwanda genocide survivors continue to grapple with fear and trauma, which they say is exacerbated by misinformation and genocide denial. Two senior U.N. officials have been in Zambia to assess the country’s worst drought in 20 years, and say the affected communities need immediate humanitarian aid. With South Africa’s election set for May 29th, high unemployment and weak economic growth are crucial issues for the ruling African National Congress.