16 days of activism against gender-based violence

On the first of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence taking place in several African countries, Focus on Africa speaks to Professor Joy Ada Onyesoh. She’s president of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, based in Nigeria.

Plus, we speak to Ethiopia's Minister for Democratisation Zadig Abraha, after prime minister Abiy Ahmed rejected efforts by foreign powers to bring an end to fighting in Tigray.

And the world of football pays tribute to Diego Maradona, who has died at the age of 60.

(Photo: A protest against rape in Lagos, Nigeria; Credit: Adekunle Ajayi/NurPhoto via Getty Images)