How is climate change affecting livelihoods in Africa?

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As Tanzania gears up for elections on 29 October, we hear from two young people about the issues that matter to them and whether youth concerns have been featured in the electoral campaigns.How a young Senegalese footballer's dream of joining a professional club ended in tragedy ...  Show more

Focus on Africa: Hundreds of stolen social media identities used to spread propaganda

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