Why are many facing prison over debt in Tunisia?
Episode 31 min 15s

Why are many facing prison over debt in Tunisia?

From Focus on Africa BBC World Service

Several hundred people are jailed in Tunisia just for writing bad cheques. Human rights campaigners are calling for Tunisia to replace this system with alternatives to prison for repaying debt.

A look at the worsening relations between West African neighbours Niger and Benin.

Plus, an initiative to close down orphanages in a bid to end child exploitation.

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