Why did South Africa reverse a VAT increase?

South Africa's finance minister drops plan to increase value-added tax (VAT), in a major climbdown to prevent the collapse of the coalition government.

10,000 illegal settlers reportedly removed from Ghana's largest forest reserve.

And why is Uganda’s treasured shea butter becoming harder to harvest ?

Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Frenny Jowi in Nairobi with Bella Hassan and Yvette Twagiramariya in London Technical Producer: Craig Kingham Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.