
'Hundreds' of illegal oil refinery still operating in Nigeria
Following the fire at an illegal oil refinery in Imo State that's claimed at least 110 lives, a Nigeria charity alleges that 'hundreds' of the illicit outfits are still operating
As 110 victims of a fire at an illegal oil refinery in Imo State are expected to be buried today, the Nigerian charity 'We The People' alleges that 'hundreds' of the illicit outfits keep operating in the country.
Also in the programme: The grim reality of the African migrants stranded in the French town of Calais; 28 years since the genocide took place, forgiveness and reconciliation begin to bloom among Rwandan families. And Ghanaian Highlife music artist Kwabena Kwabena talks about his new album and his focus on mental health.
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