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Drought causing hunger in southern Africa

Millions of people in southern Africa are suffering the effects of an El Nino induced drought, which is forcing many into hunger.

An El Nino induced drought is intensifying across southern Africa and has left almost 70 million people in urgent need of aid. Countries affected include Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Malawi and Zambia. We hear about the devastating impact it's having on a community in Northern Zimbabwe.

Also the Gambian government wants to make ammendments to the country's constitution..but does it enjoy the support of all its citizens?

And the African athletes going for gold at this year's Paralympics!

Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Nour Abida, Rob Wilson, Joseph Keen and Bella Hassan in London
Techincal Producer: Jonny Hall
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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