Bahjat the Libyan rising star

We hear from Libyan artist Bahjat, who had to flee his country because of the civil war and moved with his family to Malta

Landmark trials against impunity are underway in South Sudan as soldiers face the law for rape and other human rights violations.

Ahead of this year’s Caine Prize for African Writing, we’re giving you the opportunity to listen to extracts of the five stories shortlisted. Today’s reading is from "Neighbourhood watch" by Rwandan-born Namibian writer Rémy Ngamije.

(Photo: Bahjat. Courtesy of Bahjat)