Algeria: What next?
Following President Bouteflika's resignation, who will take the top job?
- After weeks of massive demonstrations, protesting Algerians hit their target, and on Tuesday night President Bouteflika handed in his resignation. But after the first wave of jubilation, the protests continue as demonstrators have vowed to keep piling on the pressure until the entire government is ousted. We hear voices from the streets and ask experts: What next for Algeria?
- In Nairobi, young job seekers turn to Twitter to discuss the challenges of working as unpaid interns. Fresh graduates say that companies should pay interns, but many employers say the opportunity is enough reward. We hear a first-hand account and get advice on how to get paid by an HR consultant from Nairobi.
- A group of investigative reporters are saying that Gambia's former president Yahya Jammeh orchestrated a huge heist - the theft of almost a billion dollars - with the help of friends, family and associates.
Podcast
-
Focus on Africa
Three essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa.