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Alice Chebii has dedicated everything to becoming a world-class runner. We follow her journey as she escapes an abusive relationship for Kenya's elite high-altitude training grounds. Champions are made here, but often at the cost of mental health. Can Chebii rise to the top? And what happens if she doesn't?

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For decades, the Sahrawis have been fighting for their own state. Now the United Nations wants to integrate Western Sahara into Morocco. Also: Brazil's plans to become a global AI data center hub.

Indonesia 1998: Toppling Suharto and the bloody path to democracy. Three affected people report how protests, violence and hope etched their lives.

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More and more city dwellers are collecting food in the asphalt jungle. They harvest herbs by the roadside and grow wild vegetables in cracks in the concrete. For these modern foragers and hunters, the food is free, tasty and more varied than in the supermarket.

Tracking animals from space using dedicated small satellites-that's the goal of the global research initiative ICARUS. Plus: same sex behavior in the animal kingdom and insect research in action, from glowworms to fireflies.

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Online games can be fun and foster creativity. But they can also pose significant risks to children and young people, especially when it comes to extremist content. So, what should we be mindful of when gaming?

Communities in Ghana name environment chiefs to fight climate change; plus Mali's motorcycles go electric and sculptures in Zimbabwe help boost conservation.

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Almost all Latin American crises of the 1960s and 1970s were influenced by the USA. Whether it was Brazil's dictatorship, the coup in Chile or the Cuban Missile Crisis - at some level, American politics were involved.

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Mumbai is one of the most densely populated metropolises in India. Lack of space, pollution and ever-increasing population are the biggest challenges of Mumbai. How Mumbai can become an ideal metropolis by 2050, know in this documentary.

Nigeria is home to 7,200 millionaires and 3 billionaires - yet tens of millions live below the poverty line. Schools are underfunded, hospitals overcrowded, and infrastructure is crumbling. As Nigeria's billionaires' fortunes grew significantly in 2025, the question is not just how much wealth Nigeria has - but who is paying to fix the country, and who is not.

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It's an adventurous journey into a remote and fascinating world: in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, expensive delicacies thrive, atolls appear to be on the brink of disappearing, and a massive nuclear waste site is at risk of bursting.

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Zidan is rarely allowed outside to play. He has asthma and Jakarta's toxic air could cause a deadly relapse. What can parents do to protect their children? Five-year-old Zidan has severe asthma. He mostly plays indoors, because the air in Jakarta is just too polluted. Outside, the skies are full of the dirty particles produced by traffic and industry. At times, almost enough to kill him.

Communities in Ghana name environment chiefs to fight climate change; plus Mali's motorcycles go electric and sculptures in Zimbabwe help boost conservation.

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Against all odds, Payal Sharma wants to be a professional wrestler. But in her village, what she hears is, "Women don't do that!" Sakshi Malik also grew up in a small village. She pursued her dream of wrestling to become the first woman in India to win an Olympic medal. She brings Payal to her gym to teach her how to fight like a girl - and win.

For decades, the Sahrawis have been fighting for their own state. Now the United Nations wants to integrate Western Sahara into Morocco. Also: Brazil's plans to become a global AI data center hub.

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Almost all Latin American crises of the 1960s and 1970s were influenced by the USA. Whether it was Brazil's dictatorship, the coup in Chile or the Cuban Missile Crisis - at some level, American politics were involved.

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The pressure is on at the Federal Reserve after federal prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. On paper, the investigation is about Powell's testimony regarding the central bank's renovations. But Powell says the investigation is a direct result of his ongoing struggle with the Trump administration over interest rates.

The Magazine for Africa's Youth

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Palantir is considered one of the most opaque companies in the field of big data. The group's software is used by government agencies and intelligence services worldwide. This film takes a look behind the scenes -- at the tech company, and its CEO, Alex Karp.

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The pressure is on at the Federal Reserve after federal prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. On paper, the investigation is about Powell's testimony regarding the central bank's renovations. But Powell says the investigation is a direct result of his ongoing struggle with the Trump administration over interest rates.

For decades, the Sahrawis have been fighting for their own state. Now the United Nations wants to integrate Western Sahara into Morocco. Also: Brazil's plans to become a global AI data center hub.

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It's an adventurous journey into a remote and fascinating world: in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, expensive delicacies thrive, atolls appear to be on the brink of disappearing, and a massive nuclear waste site is at risk of bursting.

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The pressure is on at the Federal Reserve after federal prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. On paper, the investigation is about Powell's testimony regarding the central bank's renovations. But Powell says the investigation is a direct result of his ongoing struggle with the Trump administration over interest rates.

Who was Leni Riefenstahl? Was she a highly accomplished and innovative artist, or an unscrupulous confidante of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime? How do we evaluate her work: as art or as propaganda?

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The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, "Close up" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.

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This time, host Seitebatso Khomari meets with His Royal Highness Prince Seeiso Bereng at The Oxenhill in Lesotho. Plus, why you should try snake meat, why in Ghana they dance in schools and adaptive fashion from Malawi.

Nigeria is home to 7,200 millionaires and 3 billionaires - yet tens of millions live below the poverty line. Schools are underfunded, hospitals overcrowded, and infrastructure is crumbling. As Nigeria's billionaires' fortunes grew significantly in 2025, the question is not just how much wealth Nigeria has - but who is paying to fix the country, and who is not.

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The pressure is on at the Federal Reserve after federal prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. On paper, the investigation is about Powell's testimony regarding the central bank's renovations. But Powell says the investigation is a direct result of his ongoing struggle with the Trump administration over interest rates.

It's an adventurous journey into a remote and fascinating world: in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, expensive delicacies thrive, atolls appear to be on the brink of disappearing, and a massive nuclear waste site is at risk of bursting.

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More and more city dwellers are collecting food in the asphalt jungle. They harvest herbs by the roadside and grow wild vegetables in cracks in the concrete. For these modern foragers and hunters, the food is free, tasty and more varied than in the supermarket.

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The pressure is on at the Federal Reserve after federal prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. On paper, the investigation is about Powell's testimony regarding the central bank's renovations. But Powell says the investigation is a direct result of his ongoing struggle with the Trump administration over interest rates.

The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, "Close up" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.

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News in Review

Communities in Ghana name environment chiefs to fight climate change; plus Mali's motorcycles go electric and sculptures in Zimbabwe help boost conservation.

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"Everyone who survived has a story that you simply can't believe." Charlotte Knobloch survived the Holocaust - because farmer's wife Kreszentia Hummel passed her off as her own, illegitimate child and kept her hidden on her farm.

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REV tests the dual-motor, all-electric Peugeot E-5008. Is this large, family SUV worth the hefty price? We check how Malawians get around. And Cuba's many vintage cars are kept running by amateur mechanics.

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The pressure is on at the Federal Reserve after federal prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. On paper, the investigation is about Powell's testimony regarding the central bank's renovations. But Powell says the investigation is a direct result of his ongoing struggle with the Trump administration over interest rates.

The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, "Close up" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.