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DW News Africa with Eddy Micah Jr., 19 September 2024

Eddy Micah
September 19, 2024

Nigerians are outraged as petrol prices hit new highs, even after Africa’s largest refinery, Dangote, began selling gasoline. And: Nigeria's cost of living crisis is forcing millions of children out of school, with one in three not attending. Plus: Can we end HIV? New research shows a promising drug can prevent the virus spreading, but the cost remains a worry.

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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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