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Feb 2023
38m 28s

Cyclone Freddy makes landfall in Madagas...

Bbc World Service
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Cyclone Freddy has wrecked buildings and caused power cuts and flooding as it struck eastern Madagascar. The mayor of one of the worst hit cities says despite the damage, there has been a sigh of relief that the cyclone's impact has not been as severe as anticipated.

And as we approach the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, four African students who fled the war, share their experiences of the trauma, uncertainty, optimism and hope, that have shaped their lives over the past year.

Producer: Patricia Whitehorne Editor: Uwa Nnachi

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