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DW News Africa with Christine Mhundwa, May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025

Dumped in the desert: Algeria stands accused of abandoning African migrants in the Sahara, forcing them into neighbouring Niger. Plus, tackling taboos about periods. A new film depicts the harm that the stigmatisation of menstruation can cause. And the story of a South African chef who is bringing African flavours to the forefront of the global culinary narrative.

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DW News Africa

DW News Africa is a weekly show that takes a deep dive into the stories and issues people are talking about across the continent. Join Eddy Micah Jr, Christine Mhundwa, Tomi Oladipo and Michael Okwu every Thursday.

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