EPISODE · Oct 6, 2023 · 30 MIN
Why Morocco wants the World Cup
from Focus on Africa · host BBC World Service
Morocco will co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, becoming only the second African country to stage the event. Why did the country succeed with its bid, at the sixth attempt?What are Liberians prioritising ahead of next week’s general election? The vote will be the fourth since the end of two successive civil wars which ravaged the country.Plus, we meet Bose Ogulu, mother and manager of afrobeats sensation Burna Boy. Known as Mama Burna, she tells us about her life and inspiration.
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Morocco will co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, becoming only the second African country to stage the event. Why did the country succeed with its bid, at the sixth attempt?What are Liberians prioritising ahead of next week’s general election? The vote will be the fourth since the end of two successive civil wars which ravaged the country.Plus, we meet Bose Ogulu, mother and manager of afrobeats sensation Burna Boy. Known as Mama Burna, she tells us about her life and inspiration.
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