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Focus on Africa

Algeria and France in diplomatic row

Mar 5, 2025
28:25

French Prime Minister François Bayrou recently announced that his government will be "re-examining" a 1968 migration pact which has historically made it easier for Algerians to settle in France. The announcement came after years of diplomatic friction, which seems to be escalating. What's going on?

Also, Tanzania reverses the trend on maternal and newborn deaths. What are they doing differently?

And why tobacco farmers in Malawi are finding it difficult to farm other crops

Presenter: Charles Gitonga Technical Producer: Philip Bull Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya and Bella Hassan in London Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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