The truth behind Dutch diplomacy in South Sudan
The Netherlands has closed five embassies in Africa, but opened one in South Sudan. On Thursday, Caretaker Deputy Development Cooperation Minister Ben Knapen came to the fledgling country to perform the ceremony. Radio Netherlands Worldwide correspondent Koert Lindijer went with him. He questions the choice for South Sudan and Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders' involvement.
Myths abound. On virgins and their cleansing powers. And why some men rape babies. But is there any truth to it? Or is our addiction to simplification doing more harm than good?
Stranded in the war of Sudan’s Nuba mountains
"I don't want to start writing this story. I've been stuck in a rebel area in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan, surrounded by hostile government soldiers, without any way to reach the safety of the outside world for several weeks now. I feel smothered by lethargy."
Dadaab: Anyone here dying and speaks English?
Dirty beggars disfigured by nasty skin diseases are an eyesore on the streets. So should they be removed to improve a country's image? Of course not. But should pictures of these beggars be included in a tourist brochure?
