Mass deportation of Sierra Leoneans from Guinea
A diplomatic spat between Guinea and Sierra Leone after arrests and forced deportations
Focus on Africa · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
Over a thousand Sierra Leoneans were recently arrested on the streets of Conakry in Guinea and deported. Sierra Leoneans reciprocated with their own deportation of Guineans. This all resulted in a diplomatic spat between the two countries. We'll get the details.
Also is Kenya really increasing state surveillance of its citizens? We'll hear government response to these claims
And a fresh start for Mali as production begins at the largest non-exploited lithium mine in the world!
Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Frenny Jowi and Susan Gachuhi in Nairobi and Bella Hassan and Rob Wilson in London Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi