Focus on Africa

Why has a river in Zambia 'died'?


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A vibrant river reportedly ‘died' overnight in Zambia after an acidic waste spill at a Chinese-owned mine

How the Sudan crisis is affecting gum arabic production

And can AI help African farmers produce more?

Presenter : Charles Gitonga

Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Amie Liebowitz and Bella Hassan.
Senior Producer : Paul Bakibinga
Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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