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What the gender equity bill means for women in Ghana

Women's rights advocates are calling for the immediate implementation of a gender equity bill, signed by Ghana’s president last Thursday.

We hear reaction from Ghana where President Nana Akufo Addo signed the gender equality bill. Women's rights advocates are calling for the immediate implementation of the nearly 30-year-old bill.

Also, what is the legacy of Ali Bongo, the disposed president of Gabon? The former head of state has in a letter, announced he has quit politics.

And how the demand for frankincense is promoting poor harvesting methods in countries like Ethiopia and Somalia.

Presenter: Charles Gitonga
Producers: Rob Wilson, Stefania Okereke, Nyasha Michelle and Frenny Jowi
Technical Producer: Ricardo McCarthy
Senior Producer: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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