Hello and welcome to the intelligence from the Economist. I'm your host, Orette Oganby.

Every weekday we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

The story of Africa's rapid population growth has typically focused on well-known

megacities. But urbanisation on the continent is beginning to take a slightly

different shape. Say hello to small town Africa. And you might know a lot about

sport, you might have the gift of the GAB, but that's not all it takes to be a

brilliant commentator. We pay tribute to the underrated heroes of broadcast

sport. But first.

Last night the Manhattan District Attorney in Dited Donald Trump and for the

first time in history a former American president now faces arrest. He's charged

with breaking campaign finance and accounting rules in the run up to the 2016

election. Accusations he firmly denies. In a statement Mr. Trump called the

indictment political persecution and election interference at the highest

level in history. He went on to describe himself as a completely innocent

person. Mr. Trump supporters who gathered outside his Mar-a-Lago home seemed

to agree. What they're doing to him right now is only strengthening his base.

I'm I'm going to vote for president Trump. I'm here to defend and protect him

because he's standing in front for us.

I'm there that you want to pull this. You know what?

It's like you're going to give him the president. Say just watch.

For almost any other politician an indictment might signal the end of a

political career. But for Mr. Trump it may actually help him win the Republican

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