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Somalia calls for urgent famine assistance

The government says countries responsible for climate change should pay.

The government of Somalia has called for assistance to deal with an imminent famine caused by years of drought. They say that countries responsible for climate change should pay those facing the effects.

South Africa debates proposals for a strict new law on smoking and vaping.

Plus we speak to the stars of the new Hollywood blockbuster, The Woman King, which tells the story of the all-woman army of the Kingdom of Dahomey.

(Photo credit: Reuters)

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