Mayeni Jones
Africa correspondent for the BBC.
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May 19, 2025 • 27min
Child sex abuse uncovered in South Africa's illegal mines
Mayeni Jones, the BBC's Africa correspondent, joins fellow journalists Omar Wali and Piers Edwards to discuss harrowing findings of child trafficking and abuse within South Africa's illegal mines. They reveal the dire conditions under which vulnerable children work and their suffering due to exploitation. The conversation also touches on financial scandals in The Gambia and growing public discontent regarding corruption. Additionally, they highlight a landmark legal ruling in Nigeria that addresses negligence in sports, aiming to improve player safety and accountability.
Dec 5, 2023 • 35min
Rwanda Plan Takes Flight?
Former home office advisor Claire Pearsall and BBC's West Africa correspondent Mayeni Jones discuss the recently signed asylum treaty between the UK and Rwanda. BBC's climate editor Justin Rowlatt and former political strategist to the UNFCC Tom Rivett-Carnac explain the events at COP28, including the focus on phasing out fossil fuels and the controversy surrounding the president of COP.
Oct 23, 2020 • 34min
Castermind
The guest, Mayeni Jones from BBC, discusses the protests in Lagos and why Beyonce is involved. Topics include Nigeria Sars protests, youth movement against SARS, Marcus Rashford's advocacy for free school meals, and an interactive news quiz show segment.
