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Can the UN bridge the political divide in Libya?

Can Libya鈥檚 rivals work with the UN to end the political deadlock? Why are smart cities the new buzz across Africa? And Cameroon's Anglophone crisis, why does it persist?

The Libyan capital city, Tripoli, has been rocked by clashes between armed rival groups, and pressure is building up on the prime minister to resign as protests erupt in other parts of the country. Can the United Nations mission in Libya (UNSMIL) help to bring stability to the divided country?

Smart cities are popping up across Africa, blending tech, data, and infrastructure to create the digital urban towns of tomorrow. But just how 'smart' are these projects?

And we hear from victims caught in the crosshairs of Cameroon's Anglophone conflict, and also speak to the reporter of 蜜芽传媒 Africa Eye's latest investigation looking into the country's deadly crisis.

Presenter: Richard Kagoe
Producers: Tom Kavanagh and Nyasha Michelle in London. Blessing Aderogba is in Lagos
Technical Producer: Chris Ablakwa
Senior Journalist: Patricia Whitehorne
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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