Africa 54: Pope Arrives in S.Sudan & Diphtheria Outbreak Kills Dozens in Nigeria, Neighboring Niger.

The Pope arrives in South Sudan for an unprecedented joint "pilgrimage of peace" with his Anglican and Scottish Presbyterian counterparts; Fear spreads in West Africa as a diphtheria outbreak kills dozens in Nigeria and neighboring Niger; In entertainment, Heather Maxwell presents a round-up of the African musician nominees along with special guest, Jackson Mvunganyi.

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