Sierra Leone opposition denounces violent protest

Sierra Leone's opposition party APC has denied involvement in the violent anti-government protest in some parts of the country- seen to be opposition strong-holds; this is after the President Julius Maada Bio in an interview with the BBC, said the party was to be blamed.

Also on the program, at least 3 people killed and several injured after violent clash between police and protestors in Somaliland. Protesters say presidential elections should be held in November.

Plus, we mark International Youth Day and this year’s theme is Intergenerational Solidarity. We speak to Elizabeth Gulugulu from Zimbabwe and Samson Itodo from Nigeria, who are getting young people involved in climate change and politics.

Photo: People run away during an anti-government protest, in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Credit:Reuters