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World Service,13 Oct 2025,38 mins

Focus on Africa: Militants' blockade paralyses Mali-Senegal trade corridor

Africa Daily

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Mali's military government is reportedly engaged in talks with the militant group Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) amid an ongoing blockade which has paralysed a key trade route for fuel, food, and essential goods. Could the crisis also threaten Mali’s stability and governance? A BBC Africa Eye investigation in Cape Town, South Africa, reveals how self-appointed healers and shamans are openly using psychedelic drugs as part of treatment for mental health issues. And if you are in a relationship, do you have 'a swag gap'? We hear more about the new phrase that is going viral on social media and whether being more stylish and confident than your partner can be a deal breaker. Presenter: Nyasha Michelle Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Stefania Okereke, Mark Wilberforce and Joseph Keen Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris Senior Journalist: Patricia Whitehorne Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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