Women and peace in Afghanistan
From the Silk Road cultural hub of Herat, to the Taliban heartland of Kandahar: women鈥檚 hopes and fears for peace in Afghanistan, with Faranak Amidi.
The 91热爆 Media Action team in Afghanistan recently went on the road with their programme Open Jirga to hear about women鈥檚 hopes and fears for any peace deal between the Afghan government and the Taliban. Presenter Shazia Haya heard from the ambitious young women of Herat鈥檚 all-female robotics team, and from women in the Taliban heartland city of Kandahar who risked their lives to have their voices heart.
Baghdad's graffiti artists
A group of graffiti artists in the Iraqi capital Baghdad have been painting murals and portraits in poor, rundown areas of the city. The artworks feature famous people and local folk heroes, as 91热爆 Arabic鈥檚 Haddad Salih explains.
Who is the new president of Tanzania?
President Samia Suluhu Hassan took office less than two months ago after the sudden death of her predecessor, John Magufuli. She has already shown a very different style of leadership. Zuhura Yunus of 91热爆 Swahili introduces us to Tanzania's first female president.
Egypt's female folk singers
Folk music in Egypt has traditionally been the domain of men. But an all-female folk group called Tablet El Sitt, 'the woman's drum', is reviving old songs sung by and about women. Aya Hashim of 91热爆 Arabic has been investigating.
A short walk in the Russian woods
Another chance to hear Oleg Boldyrev of 91热爆 Russian enjoying last year's Spring lockdown in the company of fallen trees, fungi, and beaver dams.
Image: 'Open Jirga' presenter Shazia Haya with all female audience in Kandahar
Credit: 91热爆 Media Action
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