Deaths after anti-government protests in Togo

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At least seven people reportedly killed, and many others wounded during recent anti-government protests in Togo’s capital Lome. The Togolese government denies the allegations.

Who is Victoire Ingabire and why has the Rwandan government locked her up again?

Plus, a look ahead to the Women's African Cup of Nations in Morocco

Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Blessing Aderogba in Lagos, Victor Sylver, Yvette Twagiramariya and Tom Kavanagh in London
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.

30 Jun 10AM English United Kingdom News

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