Can the AU have influence in Libya?

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Congo's President Denis Sassou Nguesso, is visiting Libya, in his capacity as chairman of the African Union's committee on the Libyan crisis. His aim is to get the country's rival governments, led by Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbeibah in the west and Marshal Khalifa Haftar in the east, to the reconciliation table. Does the AU have any influence in Libya?Also why are young women in Kenya opting for irreversible surgery as a means of contraception? And a new regulation in Spain giving migrant workers a chance to get their papers in order. Is it good news for all migrants? Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Susan Gachuhi in Nairobi. Bella Hassan and Sunita Nahar in London
Technical Producer: Jonny Hall
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

10 Dec 8AM English United Kingdom News

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