in west africa certainly in west africa and then in the whole of africa the cost of capital meaning the interest rate is higher than you may find in some countries remember that interest rates are set in reaction to different indicators in the economy and this government has been able to move the economy now to a point where we've drifted from the above. regular program within a period of 2 and of years thank you very much mr chairman thank you for asian stock markets got off to a shaky start today asked concerns mount that tensions over hong kong may get in the way of a u.s. china trade deal u.s. president donald trump on wednesday signed into law legislation backing pro-democracy protesters in hong kong it requires the u.s. state to monitor hong kong's autonomy to justify favorable u.s. trading terms it also threatens sanctions for human rights violations china's foreign ministry hit back a warning of unspecified from countermeasures putting a lid on a week of gains for asia pacific chad. it's thanksgiving day in the united states but it's the protesters in hong kong that finally has

now from east africa to west africa we're traveling to total stiver i'm outta my. today a guy i didn't grow up to so how to always see and to share his passion about the tokens capital with us. i'm glad he's so sculpt of giants i'll introduce you to my beautiful city one of my sources of inspiration i hope you like it. was born into a capital niamey which is home to more than 1700000 people. voted on the border with a gun than the coastal city of course not only miles and miles of beaches but it's also home to the meeting container port in west africa but the city does not profit much from it as it is mainly used for transfer shipments the majority of the population leave from what treat. their man please and these sense of tranquility is also noticeable in a studio located in the neighborhood of the coming. war this is why i communicate with the would i like to bring new life to the dead mice cultures can be up to 4 metres tall i use my archway it's to talk about a feeling in my heart my goal is to give something new to the world. that 20 year old artist never pic

what takes us to west africa where the ba'ath weight is one of the highest in the world this growing young population could drag the local economy i guess that's what many people think but how many children can cause a financial bottom for 5 and a serious health problems for women having several pregnancies in a row but family planning and contraceptive methods a state of war subject in many of the conservative with the majority countries of the region however in fact a goal inflight see only be changing a growing number of young couples want to take control over how many children they will have and when every day in going side goes door to door visiting family some have the kind neighbor who she says. the district godmother or auntie as she wants to see change in her community. in the privacy of their homes she talks to women about sex and contraception in the. camp so not every woman is able to go to the clinic and choose a contraceptive method. she needs her husband to agree and sometimes also her mother in law some women come to the clinic and say my husband wants me to take this

and as west africa's largest mosque opens in senegal find out about the powerful religious group behind. the u.s. is abandoned its long standing position on israeli settlements in the occupied west bank saying it will no longer consider them illegal this latest probably israel move puts the u.s. in odds with most of the international community and the u.n. security council jordan reports some washington d.c. . for 41 years the u.s. has called israeli settlements built in the occupied west bank illegal under international law that u.s. policy changed on monday calling the establishing of civilian settlements inconsistent with international law hasn't worked it hasn't invents the cause of peace this is a complex political problem that can only be solved by negotiations between the israelis and the palestinians pump ailes announcement is the latest in a string of controversial white house moves designed to support israel recognizing jerusalem as israel's official capital moving the u.s. embassy there from tel aviv in 2018 and forcing the palestinians to close their office in washington lea

city horse not only miles and miles of beaches but it's also home to the leading container port in west africa but the city does not profit much from needs as it is mainly used for transfer shipment the majority of the population live off from one treat. their man please and these sense of trance pull it is also noticeable in a studio located in the neighborhood of the coming economy. this is why i communicate with that would i like to bring new life to the dead my sculptures can be up to 4 metres tall i use my artworks to talk about a feeling in my heart my goal is to give something new to the world. to move. the 20 year old artist never picks up wood from living trees on something nature is very important to him they hand sculptor also incorporates recycled materials into his artworks to make people aware of the importance of protecting the environment like many cities in west africa a man has a problem with it's with money each moment if you are a lot i always feel shocked when i see people to rubbish on the street that is why i gathered the waste to include it in my work i even pay

the implanted up looking at bucket we are very proud to have built the 1st wind farm in west africa so. that the block you block to do its part of the emerging senegal plan which is so important to the senegalese government that. this farm the center of the national power company will have an energy mix approaching 25 percent renewable energy to be that will save around 300000 tons of c o 2 emissions wind here near senegal's coast is plentiful and free and this wind park is just the beginning it will also serve as a model for other countries encouraging them to shift more to renewable energies. they don't use in my day joins us from the senegalese capital dhaka what potential does oil have for senegal 1st of all. well. senegal has made discovered oil reserves of coal and it has incredible reserves according to the i.m.f. says around $1000000000.00 barrels of oil available and $1000001.00 trillion cubic feet of gas available as well. he can definitely help the country develop and develop its infrastructure all of the i.m.f. also announced that hydrocarbons will make of all this 5 percen

africa a poor and now than they were half a century ago. it's cocoa harvest season farmer frank johnston is gathering the fuel pods left on the farm he's renting the farm so when he gathers the harvest only one 3rd of the profits belongs to him the rest of the money goes to the owner of the farm. and. sees the price of corn is not determined by farmers who are usually the west and us on the cocoa value chain most of them live in extreme poverty and cannot rely on just to provide for their families johnston would need to collect more than a 1000. that's a field one bag and a bag. 446000 naira that's around $125.00 u.s. dollars after how this in the packaged exports as exports as then sell to companies in europe and america where the process the chocolates are by products it is these consumers that determine prices say is the president of the association of named chair that is pushing for a deal. and kameron to set their own floor price as is. the opinion that there must be. for the farmer. if he. sees. these days even bringing to the farm. a

africa's largest mosque. so this is a gift for us the marines to have such a big mosque here in africa it's not an easy task but with sacrifice we did it. in a country where nearly half of the population lives on less than $2.00 a day the murray brotherhood raised $15000000.00 to build this mosque the group's holding include a sprawling business empire ranging from a t.v. station and transport to real estate and agriculture most of it supported by donations but rights groups including human rights watch accused some members of the marine brotherhood of forcing children to beg for money in order to enrich the more eats the group's policy adviser denies the allegations. however if our leader has a plan for me to raise funds and everybody needs to contribute they'd be. the movement started with the beginning of the 1900 centuries right here in tuba then colonial power france forced him into exile to gain control of the merida farmland see the brotherhood as a threat now france considers the breed's as an ally ag

you and i have the opportunity to work together around about 2014 ebola outbreak in west africa. can you talk a little bit about the evolution into the development oand development ofd us in the 2017 outbreak and congo and given us the ability to better manage? >> back ibackend dot 2014 to 16 outbreak in west africa during that period of time, we together with a variety of agencies including the cdc and other international agencies began the testing of a vaccine that now is ultimately made by the company merck, said at the time we did phase one studies right here in the united states we did it at the nih in our campus, some were done in europe and then we did it in west africa. the advanced to phase two. they did a study in sierra leone and we did one in liberia and then ultimately it was shown in the vaccination study in guinea to be effective at preventing infections particularly those who were exposed. that vaccine has now been used in the democratic republic of the congo in over 245,000 doses have been given in the contact ring vaccination approach. it's very clear that if we

you and i had the opportunity to work together in west africa. can you talk a little about the evolution any moment of an vaccine and how it helped us in the 2017 outbreak in western congo and given us ability to better manage? >> 2014-16 outbreak in west africa during that period of time, we have a variety of other agencies including the cdc and other international agencies began the testing of a vaccine that is ultimately made by the company merck. at the time we did phase i studies in the united states, we did it on campus, some in europe and some in west africa. we advanced 2-phase 2 in sierra leone, we did one in liberia, and ultimately it was shown in a ring vaccination study in guinea to be effective in preventing infection particularly those who were exposed. that vaccine has been used in the democratic republic of the congo, 245,000 doses have been given in that approach. it is very clear that if in fact we didn't have that vaccine we would be a worse situation than we found ourselves in the democratic republic of the congo. you know fro

these are the red peas that came from west africa. this is the original carolina gold rice, hand-harvested. grilled whiting, which is what nobody eats in charleston in restaurants. it's what everybody eats in homes with some spring vegetables. and then this is suckling pig. that's the same breed, ossabaw, as we had earlier with the ham, mixed with a mule foot cooked on a spit. some creamed corn and cornbread. >> anthony: wow. >> bill: well, this is going to be my first mule foot. >> sean: this is like my favorite way to eat, you know? just family style, just pass stuff around. >> anthony: oh yeah. the rice is amazing. >> bill: it's amazing, man. >> anthony: yeah. you see bubba gump, you get angry? >> sean: i get very angry. >> anthony: for me, it's chili's, because you see chili's along the mexican border. it's like what the -- ? i'm sorry, do we have a shortage of mexicans in this country. is there a shortage of good food? you're eating at chili's? i really want to pull up the car, get a tire iron and walk in and just straighten some

there was an islamic revolution across west africa, including against the ruling dynasties of the hausa estates, led by pious men, supported by the local populations, who resented the greed of their rulers. the new ruling dynasties were established and they became emirates, paying allegiance to the sultan of sokoto. the emirs still enjoyed high status, as i discovered kano's current emir, mohammad sanusi the second. i have always considered this to be my dream job. i've always wanted to be an emir. we do not necessarily have a constitutional role. we have continued to exert a lot of influence, positive influence. we continue to play the role ofjustice of the peace. people still come to us. if you come to the courts, people still come to us. with cases, marital cases, civil, commercial cases. he regularly goes out to meet his subjects and today, he is setting out to a village. when the emir arrives, he hands out certificates to graduates of a koranic school, meticulously, one by one, in a long ceremony. but feels even longer in the searing heat. he may not yield the power his predecessor

the community has taken its case before west africa's regional court because they say the people have little faith in the justice system here. an official of the mining company who had 1st denied knowledge of the court case later said he can't comment on the matter that's before the court's. orders depart the lawyer representing the government of sierra leone acknowledged receiving the court papers but says the government was yet to study them. with a lot at stake many people here expect a trial to be long and hard. i am a decrease al-jazeera could do sorry leon. hundreds of inmates have been released from prison is across the u.s. state of oklahoma it's the largest single day reduction of sentences in american history in mates have convictions for low level drug and property crimes the release is part of the measure by new republican governor kevin states to lower the number of prisoners and save the state $11900000.00. and south africa's all conquering bugbee team have returned home after the world cup triumph in japan the squad are set to go on a 5 day victory tour around the count

sound west africa. it's fun and games for now. but many of these children will face a difficult future they live in one of the poorest and most volatile countries on the planet. as youth activists sacred to watch in yog explains there are few jobs and virtually no industry now and there's been no stable government for decades only what you. saw the country is still under construction. there have been cyclical crises since the 1980 s. people have little hope. life here in guinea bissau out is about survival. every person here is just trying to survive on what i've read of. some of your friends here. but many live from hand to mouth selling things on the street to make ends meet existing on less than a dollar a day. as civil war ended he and more than 2 decades ago. but since then guinea bissau now has lurched from crisis to crisis as a small political elite compete for power and limited resources. one person desperate for change is tailor. he accuses politicians of lining their own pockets rather than trying to improve the lives of

the community has taken its case before west africa's regional court because they say the people have little faith in the justice system here. an official of the mining company what 1st denied knowledge of the court case later said he can't comment on the matter that's before the court. or just part the lawyer representing the government of sierra leone acknowledged receiving the court papers which says the government was yet to study them. with a lot at stake many people here expect a trial to be long and hard. on the decrease al-jazeera could do separately on. south africa title win at the rugby world cup wasn't just a sporting success story for the 1st time the trophy was lifted by a black captain fought his way from humble beginnings to lead his country to biggest prize in a miller visited hometown where there are few resources for those hoping to follow his example. images that have inspired a nation the springboks 3rd world cup triumph led by see its 1st black captain in the national team's 127 year history much like these boys khaleesi began playing rugby on this field at him s

the community has taken its case before west africa's regional court because they say the people have little faith in the justice system here. an official of the mining company or at 1st denied knowledge of the court case later said he can't comment on the matter that's before the court or just part the lawyer representing the government of sierra leone acknowledged receiving the court papers but says the government was yet to study them. with a lot at stake many people here expect a trial to be long and hard. about it greece al-jazeera could do separately on technology giant apple has announced a setting aside 2 and a half $1000000000.00 to provide affordable homes in california it comes after increasing criticism of tech companies for their role in the u.s. state housing crisis reports. california has more homeless people than anywhere else in the us last year there were approximately 130000 people in the state without housing a 30 percent increase over 2017 according to the most recent homeless count 59000 people in los angeles were living on the streets or in tent camps rehab cent

the community has taken its case before west africa's regional court because they say the people have little faith in the justice system here. an official of the mining company or at 1st denied knowledge of the court case later said he can't comment on the matter that's before the court. or just part the lawyer representing the government of sierra leone acknowledged receiving the court papers but says the government was yet to study them with a lot at stake many people here expect a trial to be long and hard. on that it priest al jazeera could do several young. fantasists famous gondoliers have begun swapping their uniforms for wet suits for a night time dive in the city's canals so this is part of an initiative to help clear up the waterways which are up to 3 meters deep and often used as dumping grounds by both tourists and locals they do these dives at night when there's less traffic on the canals so previous efforts have turned up things like computers a set player and even of the day. pick up the headlines right now on al-jazeera iran is taking another step away from the 2015 nu

africa calling on the un to allow peacekeepers to be more aggressive against fighters in this region meeting in dhaka the capital of senegal leaders urged the tough a mandate following repeated attacks going to isolate and al-qaeda the un security council will need its mission in mali for 12 months in june aimed at stabilizing the largely lawless desert area really sort of form the united nations must reform itself not only in terms of training the permanent members of the security council but also in its peacekeeping policy which is not in line with today's terrorism challenges is certain. one thing is certain jarvis groups will take advantage of our weaknesses lack of coordination or inadequacies in terms of resources commitment or training as soon as they can we must therefore not give them any chance any control. italian police have broken up a criminal gang they say had been smuggling millions of dollars worth of ancient artifacts video from police drones showed illegal acts of asians in the southern region of calabria the items on earth are being sold around the world italian a

as hard as of in west africa so there is a sign in po of people. perhaps tony against the fact of france's involved brought. as i say i've only been here myself for a very little time tonight but from what i've gathered from the few people that i've spoken to there is skepticism. about frances- involvement abroad this is almost. i think for many people have forgotten more it's something that doesn't get an enormous amount of media attention. hit in front as i say that's often because many of those who've lost their lives in the campaign of the local soldiers. in mali in in the why why just a whole region but is likely. add that these deaths the i. s scene lies here from the south of france from a military base from a town. where i had been so much the fabric of the city that is really. a shaking people it here in austin. people are asking themselves. how how effective is france's. long campaign in west africa now the embassy in polk- just outside the- town hall in the south of france that with the- most the soldiers that came fromm the lost their l

out of more than $300.00 emergencies there are at least $200.00 that only relate to west africa. because that's my experience and that's what i know best. i'd like to put a sense suggests to me so that i can develop more emerges that represent other parts of africa. i'll send him some ideas from the south hey you can download the white eulogies from the app store or google play still that is a canal from deja news africa you can catch while stories on our website and facebook page will leave you now with these fictious some of the 365 african ladies that ok hold has already come up with together with some imagined realize counterparts till next time i pass. into the conflict zone with sebastian with time running out cold from some of them to get a fresh you feel you are coming to be a blame on the brits your family goes your actions file our guest this week here in prague is the check for melissa tomas parturition he has surprisingly clear differences with the government too so so why doesn't he resign so from 60 minutes. i. put on not a problem they will not succeed in defining

now to some of the other stories making news around the world in west africa tens of thousands marched in the guinea and capital city cannot 3 to protest a change in the country's constitution that could allow the president to seek a 3rd term 13 demonstrators have been killed in clashes with police in recent weeks . turkish president reject type one warned again that he will let refugees travel to the european union if he does not get more e.u. support to accommodate over 3000000 syrian refugees living in turkey. to iraq now where protests against the government are not relenting at least 6 people were shot dead in the latest round of violence in the so-called battle of the bridges over control of the crucial parts of baghdad there is still everything to fight for. for iraq's protest is this flow to is a symbol of a country divided it's a time to stop them getting too close to government ministries this triumph in sight tear it down. the at the while the pictures might look similar this is not europe in 1909 it's rather the start of another deadly clash in baghdad. with protesters agai

and also in the show he goes to west africa to take a look at it and unusual projects former fighters in sierra leone are using yoga as a way of coping with the long term effects of the devastating civil war. omarion evans team it's good to have you with us the presidency of sri lanka is within the grasp of former defense minister go to biafra. who's opened up a strong lead over his main rival following saturday's election early results show russia ahead of government government minister. and we're getting reports saying. premadasa has conceded the race turnaround was time and the poll went off mainly peacefully security was a key issue in the election campaign the vote comes just 7 months after a series of terror attacks left more than 250 people dead over the easter holiday. well let's bring in just wall who's standing by in the sri lankan capital colombo let me show what more can you tell us about the vote count is the election now decided well it definitely looks like the election is decided. the brother of precedents former president mahinda rajapaksa has taken a clear lead to be

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and also in the show we go to west africa to take a look at an unusual project former fighters in sierra leone are using as a way of coping with the long term effects of the devastating civil. i'm call naslund welcome to the program a fiery anniversary today in france as yellow best protesters mark one year of their grassroots movement there were demonstrations today across france including in paris where violence flared police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the crowds the movement's has waned recently with far fewer people turning turning turning up for the weekly marches but still one year on activist insists they won't give up. their numbers have dropped since they peaks last year but france's yellow vest protesters are still determined to take a stand against inequality and high living costs the movement's 1st anniversary saw the now familiar confrontation with riot police on the streets of paris. i couldn't even breathe there was some much tear gas if the guy from mcdonald's hadn't opened the door for me i'd be on my way to hospital these imbeciles keep firing tear gas

alex crawford meets the oil thieves of west africa devastating the environment. man: we're doing it because we have no jobs. stuart: from centralal america,

in west africa tens of thousands marched in the guinea and capital city can achree to protest a change in the country's constitution that could allow the president to seek a 3rd term 13 demonstrators have been killed in clashes with police in recent weeks . to iraq now where protests against the government are not relenting at least 6 people were shot dead in the latest round of violence and the so-called battle of bridges over control of some of crucial parts of baghdad there is still everything to fight for. for iraq's protest as this will go to is a symbol of a country divided it's time to stop them getting too close to government ministries they strive emphasize tear it down. the. book while the pictures might look similar this is not europe in 999 it's rather the start of another deadly clash in baghdad. with protesters again running for their lives and security forces apparently once more firing live rounds into the crowds evident that we are not afraid of your bombs or sound grenades or your smoke bombs we want to get rid of the government because we the young people of iraq are

history but when namibian communities rose up against colonial rule in 1904 in former german south west africa imperial forces responded with decrees of extermination well the result was the near annihilation of the herero and the nama peoples in 2004 the german government formally recognised the atrocities and issued an apology but to date no reparations have been paid well now and maybe an artist. is addressing this national trauma with an installation here in berlin. ancestors are herero one of them being tried as the german colonial power tried to obliterate over a century ago. with her exhibit here in berlin. gives a voice to those who are silenced they tried to various you know they they they tried to kill the whole. ethnic group the heroes as well as the now was and they didn't succeed you know we're still here when we're here to tell the story . from 1004 to 1908 the german army brutally suppressed the herero unama rebellion killing up 210-0000 people or more than the 1st genocide of the 20th century shanks modern it may be descendants of victims were displaced today 70 percent