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Tunisia prominent critic released from prison

Tunisian government frees lawyer and critic Ahmed Souab who's been serving five years jail sentence. Also we look at the cultural significance of Nigeria Argungu fishing festival

In this episode, we look at what the release of lawyer Ahmed Souab means for freedom of expression and the people of Tunisia. The Tunisian lawyer and critic of he current government, has been serving a five-year sentence after warning that judicial independence in Tunisia was collapsing. His detention sparked anger among political and civil groups who saw it as part of a wider crackdown on dissent.

We also explore the myths, mysteries, and cultural significance of the Argungu Fishing Festival in Kebbi State, Nigeria. After a six-year break, some 50,000 fishermen gathered at the Matan Fada River, each determined to catch the biggest fish.

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
Producer: Ayuba Iliya
Technical Producer: Herbert Masua
Senior Producers: Bella Twine and Blessing Aderogba
Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

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