Covid-19: South African scientists have detected a new variant - a podcast by BBC World Service

Scientists in South Africa have discovered a new variant of the coronavirus but say Covid-19 C1.2 should not be a cause of alarm.

Plus Nigeria’s army contradicts calls from Plateau state’s parliament, and warns residents not to take up arms to defend themselves.

And thousands in Madagascar are facing severe food shortages and a hunger crisis because of climate change.

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