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France 24
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Georja CALVIN-SMITH

Nigerian powerlifter Esther Nworgu powers through injury to lift Paralympic silver

EYE ON AFRICA © FRANCE 24

Nigeria continues to raise the bar for the continent's powerlifters. We speak to Ester Nworgu, who claimed silver at the Paralympic Games in Paris – despite dislocating her shoulder just days before her event. Also in this edition, we go to Beijing, where African leaders have gathered for a high-stakes summit. China is the continent's largest lender and has pumped billions into its infrastructure. African nations are now seeking a more balanced trade.

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