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AfricaLink on Air — 17 April 2024

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El Nino induced flooding and drought plaguing African nations +++ Torrential rains wreak havoc, damaging properties, displacing people. Is East Africa prepared? +++ How hard is it to get a visa for Nigeria +++ Why the new ownership of Zambia's Mopani copper mines is stirring debate +++ Showbiz
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