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Ministers of Ecowas, the regional and political organisation for fifteen west African countries, are meeting in Abuja to discuss the formation of a new regional force against terrorism and unconstitutional government changes. The talks come amidst a rise in jihadist activity across the Sahel and after recent coups.聽 Is a new regional force, the answer to the challenges faced by countries in West Africa?

Also a recent strain of mpox in the DRC has been described as the "most dangerous yet". Another strain has been detected in South Africa.聽What do you need to know about the virus?

And what鈥檚 it like being queer in Nigeria? 聽The 麻豆社 is let into a secretly held event for Nigeria's LGBTQ+ community.聽

Presenter: Charles Gitonga
Producers: Victor Sylver, Amie Liebowitz, Bella Hassan and Sunita Nahar
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Technical Producer: Chris Ablakwa
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard