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Why African countries are saying no to the death penalty

Why African countries are saying no to the death penalty

Zimbabwe becomes the latest country to begin proceedings to scrap the death penalty

Focus on Africa · BBC World Service

February 8, 202433m 17s

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Show Notes

Zimbabwe's government has moved to abolish the death penalty, nearly two decades after the country's last execution. Last year, Ghana become the 29th country in Africa to do the same. So, is Africa leading the way when it comes to abolishment?

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