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DW News Africa with Eddy Micah Jr., 17 October 2024

October 17, 2024

Kenyan police are on a risky mission to stabilize Haiti’s capital. DW's Mariel Müller reports from gang strongholds in Port-au-Prince. Plus: Freetown's mayor, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, wins the 2024 German Africa Prize for transforming Sierra Leone's capital into a green haven. And: Igbo-Ora in Nigeria, the "Twin Capital of the World," celebrates its high rate of multiple births with an annual festival.

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The inside of an armoured police vehicle with Kenyan police officers in Port-au-Prince

Kenyan police patrol gang-ridden Haiti capital

A UN-mandated Kenya-led force is on the ground in the capital Port-au-Prince to restore security.
ConflictsOctober 17, 202408:00 min
attendants of the annual twin festival in Igbo-Ora, Nigeria

Nigeria's 'Twinopolis' celebrates unique heritage

An unusually high number of twin births has made the Nigerian community of Igbo-Ora the twin capital of the world.
SocietyOctober 17, 202401:59 min
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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 Raheela Mohamed every weekend.

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