What the gender equity bill means for women in Ghana

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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

23 Sep 11AM English United Kingdom News

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