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Niger River, Mali

The river's geography, exotic history and uncertain future. Follow the river from NiafunkΓ© to Timbuktu from Mopti to Bamako.

With a contribution from singer Ali Farka TourΓ© who talks about his memories of the Niger river in his childhood.

Presented by Joan Baxter, and produced by Anna Buckley.

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