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Africa Update: Nigeria, A Center Of Opulence

Nigeria is home to one of the most expensive cities in the world. It's pricier than Los Angeles or Miami, and it's in a country where many people live on just dollars a day.

Plus, what does the death of Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa mean for the future of that country and nearby South Africa?

For more, Farai Chideya speaks with Roxanne Lawson, Director of Africa Policy for TransAfrica Forum.

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