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Government by Magic Spell
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By Saida Hagi-Dirie Herzi: A young woman is possessed, but this soon leads her to a uniquely powerful position in state government. Read by Yusra Wasrama.
In 'Government by Magic Spell' by Somali writer Saida Hagi-Dirie Herzi, a young woman is possessed by a jinni, but this soon leads her to a uniquely powerful position in state government. A satirical parable of power and corruption.
The third in our series of contemporary stories from the Horn of Africa - Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia.
Read by Yusra Wasrama
Produced by Emma Harding
About the author: Saida Hagi-Dirie Herzi is a Somali feminist writer.
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Wed 25 May 201621:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Fri 17 Feb 201215:45BBC Radio 4- Sun 28 Apr 201300:30BBC Radio 4
- Wed 25 May 201611:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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