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Jul 2023
25m 35s

Devastating wildfires in Algeria and Tun...

Bbc World Service
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Devastating wildfires along Algeria's coast and in neighbouring Tunisia have destroyed homes and killed at least 34 people. We focus on the efforts to bring them under control.

We look ahead to the second Russia-Africa summit starting tomorrow in St Petersburg. How much leverage do African leaders have?

Plus, why polyamory is a growing lifestyle choice among some young Africans.

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