Sinfri Makoni

In this insightful discussion, Martin Mwangi, a BBC Monitoring contributor focused on the Sahel, provides a gripping analysis of recent jihadist attacks that have claimed many lives in Niger's Tillaberi region. He highlights the factors fueling violence, including weak governance and militant groups like the Islamic State. Meanwhile, Professor Sinfri Makoni, a South African linguist, explores how accents influence social perception and opportunities. He delves into the complexities of accent changes and their implications for identity and power dynamics.