This week, Africa Calling podcast brings you stories and voices from the African continent-- and beyond! In Gambia, our correspondent gives an update on how the country is faring, two weeks after the election; from Kenya, the pros and cons of battery cage poultry farming; while from Nigeria, we hear about a new way to find fun in Lagos. Plus, special Cuban musical guests with African roots to ring in the new year.

For this week’s podcast, Gambia correspondent Sally Jeng speaks to fellow Gambians Isatou, Amadou, a small businessman, Sadibou, an opposition supporter, and Sainey Njie, a taxi driver.

Kenya correspondent Victor Moturi goes to Kiambu to speak to chicken farmers Stella Njoroge and Peter Kinyua, chicken buyer Judy Kinoti, and Dr Victor Yamo, campaign manager for World Animal Protection.

In Nigeria, reporter Samuel Okocha speaks to Uzo Umeh, co-founder of EXP Lagos, and urban explorers Sabin, Efosa, and Obianuju.

Our special musical guest is Afro-Cuban band San Cristóbal de Regla, with a special shoutout for African listeners.

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Africa Calling is produced by Radio France Internationale. Editor and host, Laura-Angela Bagnetto, sound editing by Cécile Pompeani and Erwan Rome.

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