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Indexed episodes, last 90 days
36
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Sep 8, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    How kidnappings in Nigeria bankroll global terrorism (opens the original)

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    Kidnapping has become a growing business in Nigeria, with thousands abducted for ransom. Lucy Riley speaks to SBM analyst David Olujinmi and DW's Olise Chukwumah about how Nigeria's kidnapping economy funds terrorism.

  2. Episode · Sep 7, 2026

    Why did Ghana ban raw gold exports? (opens the original)

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    Ghana wants more than just gold sales, as the government pushes for local processing and greater value addition. Lucy Riley finds out more with mining consultant Seth Worlashime and DW's Eric Mawuena Egbeta in Accra.

  3. Episode · Sep 3, 2026

    Can Zambia's Hichilema unite a divided nation? (opens the original)

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    Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema begins a second term after a disputed election. With economic hardship and a weakened opposition, can he bridge deep divisions and unite Zambia?

  4. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    Nigeria Football Federation faces leadership crisis (opens the original)

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    Corruption allegations, unpaid players and poor results have plunged the Nigeria Football Federation into crisis. Does the leadership walkout signal real reform or just a reshuffle?

  5. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    Can Africa's bold ideas become real change? (opens the original)

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    Leaders and young people met at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, to rethink Africa's leadership and institutions. But can ambitious ideas move beyond debate and deliver real change?

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