At a time when global democracy is under pressure, this month’s elections in Nigeria could prove critical. Africa’s largest economy is at a turning point, with the population growing and getting younger, and the results there could have a major impact globally. One of Nigeria’s best known public figures is the novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and she speaks with Christiane about the prospect of change in Nigeria and about having the courage to speak up against censorship on all sides of the political spectrum. 

Also on today's show: Jere Van Dyk, Author, “Without Borders”; Sharon Liese & Cynthia Wade, Directors, “The Flagmakers” 

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