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Pascale Harter introduces stories from Germany, Afghanistan, Malaysia and Morocco.

Germany goes to the polls next weekend, with the conservative CDU party showing a strong lead. But the far right AfD party is consistently polling in second place - with the biggest rise in support being among young voters. Jessica Parker travelled to Saxony to find out why.

Mahjooba Nowrouzi recently returned to Afghanistan for the first time in nearly 30 years, having fled the Taliban regime as a young student. She describes how, despite initial first impressions, not much has changed with the Taliban back in control of the country once more.

A recent survey in Malaysia revealed more than 70 per cent of young Malaysians are in debt. Officials says this is down to a ‘shopping addiction’ and the growth of ‘flex culture’ on social media. Hannah Gelbart went to find out more.

Morocco has long been the film location of choice for many a Hollywood director, with its array of studios and versatile backdrops. But as John Kampfner discovered, a combination of tight budgets and new technology means the good times might be coming to an end for the ‘Hollywood of Africa.’

Series Producer: Serena Tarling
Producer: Farhana Haider
Editor: Bridget Harney
Production coordinators: Katie Morrison & Sophie Hill

Supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) political party gather with German flags at the final AfD Saxony election rally prior to state elections back in August 2024 (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)