Why has Somalia's 30 year arms Embargo been lifted? - a podcast by BBC World Service

Exactly one week ago the United Nations Security Council unanimously voted to lift Somalia's arms Embargo, thirty years after it was first imposed. So, why now? And why was it imposed in the first place?

Also one of the key themes emerging at this year's COP28 is securing funding for renewable energy, like solar power. We'll look at the potential of how African countries can harness the sun. There are challenges, but there is progress too.

And how the viral song "Mwaki" has created Africa's new global sensation...we meet Sofiya Nzau.

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