Africa Calling - Ep5: War in Ethiopia, Uganda unrest, Western Sahara fighting, Kenya constitution changes, Burkina Faso and Ghana elections

Africa Calling podcast takes a look at the top stories for the week from the African continent, including reports from the field and analysis with regional experts. We’re talking about the war in Ethiopia and fighting in the disputed Western Sahara, how insecurity is affecting Burkina Faso's elections, as well as what possible changes to the constitution mean for Kenya. Our correspondent in Accra, Ghana gives a preview of the upcoming presidential polls next month. Uganda The death toll is rising following unrest on the streets of Kampala and other towns. Supporters of popular opposition presidential candidate Bobi Wine reacted to news of his arrest, taking to the streets, and Ugandan security forces cracked down—resulting in at least 27 deaths, but police say the number could rise. Ethiopia Military operations continue in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declared war. Hundreds have reportedly been killed - there have been reports of bombing and airstrikes, as well as attacks against neighbouring Eritrea. @Daniel_Finnan has been following this story for Africa Calling, looking at the consequences of this on the Tigrayan people. He spoke to writer and activist Befeqadu Hailu (@befeqe), and political analyst Yohannes Woldemariam. Burkina Faso Voters go to the polls on Sunday to pick their next president and MPs, a vote that has been hampered by ongoing violence from attacks linked to hardline Islamists. The issue of insecurity is on the minds of voters throughout the country, and a key campaign point with the 13 presidential candidates. The UN estimates there are one million displaced people throughout the country due to violence by jihadists and military. RFI French Africa service reporter @CarineFrenk went to Kaya, 100km from Ouagadougou, the capital, to find out if displaced people can vote. Western Sahara Reports of gunfire in the disputed Western Sahara over the past week are the result of a military operation by Morocco to reopen a highway at the Guerguerat border with