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Why has a river in Zambia 'died'?

Millions could potentially be affected after an acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine contaminated Kafue River. And has conflict in Sudan disrupted the trade in gum arabic?

A vibrant river reportedly 鈥榙ied' 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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