‘Aspire to be president, not first lady’

Monica Geingos is a lawyer, entrepreneur and the first lady of Namibia. She was a successful businesswoman before marrying President Hage Geingob, and explains why she uses her voice to promote gender equality.

Plus we discuss the divisive comments made recently by Sierra Leone's first lady who said that there were more pressing issues for women's rights campaigners in Africa than FGM.

We also get the latest from the protests in Algeria, demanding President Bouteflika withdraws from contesting for a fifth term.

(Photo: Monica Geingos. Credit: BBC)