Dozens killed in Algeria wildfires - a podcast by BBC World Service

At least 65 people have been killed in wildfires in Algeria that have been tearing across the country, east of the capital Algiers. But could some of the blazes be down to arsonists?

Plus, a BBC investigation has found evidence that Russian mercenaries have been assisting Libya anti-government troops in defiance of a UN ceasefire agreement.

And we meet the young Sierra Leonean and founder of an energy company, who is bringing power to the people in his home village.

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