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Nigeria: the lucrativebusiness of kidnappings

In tonight's programme, we speak to a Lagos analyst behind a new report laying out the figures behind abductions. Also, Tanzania's ruling party kicks the vice-president out even after he announces his plans to step down next week. And finally in Senegal, the first African-manufac

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Georja CALVIN-SMITH27 Aug 2026, 08:49 pmUpdated 3h ago1 min readEuropeWorld
Nigeria: the lucrative business of kidnappings

WorldGeorja CALVIN-SMITH

In tonight's programme, we speak to a Lagos analyst behind a new report laying out the figures behind abductions. Also, Tanzania's ruling party kicks the vice-president out even after he announces his plans to step down next week. And finally in Senegal, the first African-manufactured generic drug to treat sickle cell disease is raising hopes of better treatment and reduced reliance on costly imported medicine.

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Source: France 24 · Georja CALVIN-SMITH. Published 27 Aug 2026, 08:49 pm.

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