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Fight for influence in Africa
July 25, 2022 15:32 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBRussia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and President of France Emmanuel Macron (hot on the heels of China) are touring the world's fastest-growing continent, we ask how much difference this will make to businesses there. We speak to BBC Uganda correspondent Patience Atuhaire and creative director of Virgoli Fashion in Nigeria, Alaezi Akpuru. China's property developers are in so much trouble with debt, that reports say state banks are setting up an emergency fund that could be worth forty-f...
Is the grain deal enough?
July 22, 2022 22:48 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBTurkey has brokered a deal between Russia and Ukraine to allow grain to leave ports in Ukraine, but not everyone is confident the deal will do enough to help grain stocks reach those who need them the most. Daniil Melnychenko, data analyst at Informall Business Group, analyses cargo in the Black Sea and questions how much difference it will make. Nigeria is in the middle of a four-day strike by bakers, who are taking action over the rising cost of flour and other products like diesel. We hea...
Deal reached over Ukrainian grain supplies
July 22, 2022 15:15 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBTurkey says it's brokered a deal with Russia to allow grain shipments from Ukraine to restart. Jean Michelle Grand, from the global charity Action Against Hunger, welcomes the progress - but says it won't address the immediate world food crisis. Elsewhere, in an exclusive interview with World Business Report, Gene Seroka, the head of the Port of Los Angeles explains how the FBI has been drafted in to fight a huge rise in attempted cyber attacks. Shanti Keleman from M&G Wealth gives us the ...
Ten years since Greece's debt crisis
July 21, 2022 15:14 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBA decade ago, Greece was at the epicentre of a debt crisis which rocked the whole continent's economy. Join us for a special edition of the programme, live from Athens. We'll hear from economists and business owners about how the economy is coping in 2022; as well as young Greek citizens who face an uncertain future. Joining Victoria Craig live are Professor Nikos Vettas from the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research, and Michael Eteria, owner of the Mosaikon Hotel.
EU tells people to switch off their lights to save energy
July 20, 2022 22:21 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBIn Europe the key Nord Stream One pipeline, which provides about ten percent of the continent's gas, is due to reopen on Thursday after maintenance. President Putin now says it's not clear what condition its turbine will be in after repairs in Canada. Leon Izbicki, a European natural gas analyst for Energy Aspect, explains the situation. We hear from Jonathan Grassi in Italy about what this means for his business. Sri Lanka's new president, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has called for unity in th...
A new dawn for Sri Lanka?
July 20, 2022 15:26 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBCrisis-hit Sri Lanka has elected its next president: the former prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe. He's already proving unpopular with some, leading to fresh protests in the capital, Colombo. Some business owners, however, are optimistic that the new leader can begin to guide the country of out its economic hardship. Shiromal Coomay runs a tourism company. She is eager to see the holiday industry restart in Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, the IMF has warned other countries could face a similar eco...
Can productivity handle the heat?
July 19, 2022 23:01 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBExtreme heat is hurting the economy and workplace productivity. Rahul Tandon is joined by Rachel Kyte, dean of The Fletcher School at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts and she was an advisor to the UK Cop26 delegation. In Pakistan, Prime Minister Shabbaz Sharif came to power in April . But the man who used to run the country, Imran Khan, has launched a national protest calling for fresh elections which could political instability lead to economic instability . Analyst and assistant ...
Europe heatwave: what's the impact on industries?
July 19, 2022 15:09 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBAs a searing heatwave continues to grip Europe, pressure on health services and transport infrastructure is increasing. The UK has reached a record high temperature of 40.2C (104F). Wildfires are burning in Spain and south-west France, near the famous wine-producing region of Bordeaux. We find out how extreme weather events are affecting the industry and ask what vineyards can do to cope. Elsewhere, Russian president Vladimir Putin meets his Iranian and Turkish counterparts in Tehran. We roun...
Feeling the heat: are global economies coping?
July 18, 2022 23:15 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBIn Europe, much of the continent is in the grip of a heatwave; forest fires are raging in Spain, Portugal and France. China has also been struggling with sweltering summer heat. Our correspondents Jessica Parker and Guy Hedgecoe update us on the situation in south west France and Spain. Leah Stokes, an Associate professor of political science at the University of California Santa Barbara, explains the impact of heat on the global economy. White House economic adviser, Jared Bernstein, said h...
Feeling the heat: are global economies coping?
July 18, 2022 23:15 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBIn Europe, much of the continent is in the grip of a heatwave; forest fires are raging in Spain, Portugal and France. China has also been struggling with sweltering summer heat. Our correspondents Jessica Parker and Guy Hedgecoe update us on the situation in south west France and Spain. Leah Stokes, an Associate professor of political science at the University of California Santa Barbara, explains the impact of heat on the global economy. White House economic adviser, Jared Bernstein, said h...
Trying to stay cool in Europe
July 18, 2022 15:37 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBBusinesses across Europe are putting special measures in place to cope with high temperatures. France is dealing with wildfires, and scientists have said much of the continent faces a drought. In the UK, farmers like Paul Tomkins are finding ways to keep animals cool. Sri Lanka is said to be in the 'closing stages' of talks over a bailout deal from the International Monetary Fund. Rachel Winter from investment firm Killick & Co has the latest market data, from Russia to Saudi Arabia. We're al...
What does Saudi Arabia think of Biden?
July 15, 2022 22:24 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBThe US president has met with the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, in an effort to fix relations between the two countries - with a particular focus on fuel supply concerns. It has failed to impress critics who disapprove of the country's human rights record. Middle East analyst Sami Hamdi provides a Saudi Arabian perspective on the visit, while Chris Lowe of FHN Financial looks at whether it will have any effect on oil prices. G20 countries have received a warning from the world's l...
China: the balance between Covid and its economy
July 15, 2022 15:11 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBFresh figures from China show the world's second biggest economy took a big hit as a result of strict coronavirus lockdowns. Shirley Yu, a senior practitioner fellow at Harvard Kennedy School, explains. US President Joe Biden is due to land in Saudi Arabia today. The White House described Saudi Arabia's decision to open it's airspace to Israeli planes as an important step towards a more stable Middle East. The BBC's Middle East business correspondent Sameer Hashmi has the latest update. A...
Italy in turmoil as PM tenders resignation
July 14, 2022 22:29 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBItaly's prime minister, Mario Draghi, has offered to resign after losing the support of populists. The country's markets have suffered at a crucial time for growth and recovery. So what effect will political instability have on the economy? Silvia Borrelli, a Financial Times journalist based in Milan, gives the latest, while manufacturing business owner Jonathan Grassi explains how the economy is coping where he's based. Throughout the programme we're joined by Cary Leahey, an economist at N...
Sri Lanka: The country's worst economic crisis in decades
July 14, 2022 15:12 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBSri Lanka is experiencing its worst economic crisis since its independence. Many businesses are feeling the impact, including one most crucial to the country's economy: the tea industry. The chairman of Sri Lanka's Tea Board, Niraj De Mel, tells us what it’s like to do business in Sri Lanka now. Italy's government has survived a crucial vote on an aid package for families and businesses worth 23 billion euros. Independent Italian MP, Lorenzo Fioramonti, gives his analysis of the situation. ...
Sri Lanka's long road to recovery
July 13, 2022 22:32 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBAs Sri Lanka's president flees the country, how can its citizens emerge from crisis? We speak to people on the ground including business owners and protesters. Vidhura Tennekoon, an economist who worked at Sri Lanka's central bank, says it could be many months before stability is restored. Also on the programme, as North America grapples with worsening inflation, a look at the dilemmas facing people and policymakers. In the US, Chicago equity specialist Susan Schmidt, and Mars Chapman from A...
Sri Lanka: economics and politics of a country in crisis
July 13, 2022 15:27 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBSri Lanka’s foreign currency reserves have virtually run dry, and the president has fled the country after months of protests over soaring prices and a lack of food and fuel. Vivienne Nunis gets an update from the BBC’s Anbarasan Ethiragan from outside the main protest site, and Shanta Devarajan, advisor liaising between international financial institutions and the Sri Lankan government. Inflation in the United States has increased as its fastest rate since November 1981. Everyday goods are...
US dollar could further strengthen against Euro
July 12, 2022 22:23 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBFor the first time in two decades, one Euro has slid to match the price of one US dollar. It's a sign of how Europe and America are diverging on policy in the face of difficult global trade conditions. But analysts say parity isn't necessarily good news for US companies. Joe Saluzzi from Themis Trading in New Jersey explains what it could mean for markets at home and abroad. With Sri Lanka's president due to resign, what legacy will his successor inherit? Geopolitical analyst Asanga Abeyagoo...
Euro falls to parity against the US dollar
July 12, 2022 15:14 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBThe value of the Euro has fallen to a 20-year low and was today in parity with the US dollar. Fears over Russian gas supply and the cost of living crisis are factors in the drop. Senior Market Analyst at City Index, Fiona Cincotta, gives her analysis of the news. Elsewhere, authorities in China's Henan province say they will start releasing money to customers who have had their funds frozen by several rural banks. And we speak to the co-founder and CEO of the Swedish buy-now-pay-later firm Kl...
Limited fuel supplies resume to Sri Lanka
July 11, 2022 22:29 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBFuel supplies begin to trickle to Sri Lanka's population after days of political turmoil that ended with the residences of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa being stormed by protesters, and the house of his Prime Minister burnt. As the country's main opposition parties scramble to form a new government, we hear from University of St Andrews' Anthropologist Vindhya Buthpitiya. Nord Stream 1, Russia's main gas pipeline to Germany, went offline for scheduled maintenance but there are fears supplies ...
Rajapaksa to resign: what next for Sri Lanka's economy?
July 11, 2022 15:04 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBSri Lanka's president Gotabaya Rajapaksa is to stand down on Wednesday. Thousands of protesters stormed both his and prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's official residences over the weekend. The president has been blamed for the country's economic mismanagement, which has caused dire shortages of food, fuel and medicine for months. The prime minister has also announced that he is standing down, but where does this leave the crisis-hit country? Independent policy analyst Amita Arudpragasm sp...
Abenomics: Shinzo Abe's economic legacy analysed
July 08, 2022 23:26 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBFollowing the assassination of Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe, we reflect on the day's events and analyse his economic legacy. Takahide Kiuchi from the Nomura Research Institute in Tokyo discusses the policy of 'Abenomics'. Wall Street analyst Chris Low tells us how the markets have reacted to news of Mr Abe's death. We also get business reaction from Japan.
Japan ex-leader Shinzo Abe assassinated while giving speech
July 08, 2022 15:17 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBJapan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe has died in hospital after he was shot at a political campaign event. Abe was shot at twice while he was giving a speech on a street in the city of Nara on Friday morning. Security officials at the scene tackled the gunman and a 41-year-old suspect is now in police custody. Germany: Fears of winter energy crisis bring calls for shorter hot showers and cooler swimming pools as the impact of its energy crunch begins to spread from industry to offices,...
Boris Johnson resignation: How will the UK economy react?
July 07, 2022 22:16 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBThe UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has quit as leader of the Conservative party. It follows a series of ministerial resignations and will lead to the end of Mr Johnson's three year reign as the country's leader at a crucial time for the UK economy. We assess the reasons that have led to this point, get reaction from Europe and ask who will be next in Number 10 Downing Street? We look at what the Prime Minister's resignation may mean from a business perspective with Harvard University economi...
UK PM Boris Johnson resigns
July 07, 2022 15:12 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBBoris Johnson has resigned as British Prime Minister. The Conservative will step down when a new leader is found, but some members of his party want him to go immediately. On World Business Report, we take a health check of the UK economy, hearing from Europe and the markets on what they’d like to see happen next in British Politics.
Political turmoil threatens UK recovery
July 06, 2022 22:29 - 26 minutes - 11.9 MBTrouble at the core of Britain's leadership has sparked concern over the country's economy. The pound has slumped, and economists fear the situation could hinder long-term growth prospects. A former Treasury official, Jeevun Sandher, provides an insider's perspective - and explains why it could damage consumer and investor sentiment. There's turbulence worldwide, with market volatility exacerbated by recession warnings and fluctuating oil prices. Washington-based industry expert, Dr Sara Vak...
US considers cutting China tariffs to fight inflation
July 06, 2022 15:28 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBPresident Joe Biden may announce a rollback of some US tariffs on Chinese consumer goods, which marks his first major policy step on trade ties between the world’s two biggest economic powers. The tariffs which cover about $370bn worth of Chinese imports was introduced by President Trump and seen as a signature element of his America first policy. A planned oil pipeline which is expected to run from the Tanzanian coast to Uganda could be illegal because it breached environmental and human r...
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak resigns
July 05, 2022 22:03 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBThe UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has resigned, saying he can no longer serve under Prime Minister Boris Johnson. News of his resignation followed that of Health Secretary Sajid Javid. Johnson has been accused of making a series of misleading statements. We get reaction from a business owner and former Conservative supporter. Reports suggest Germany is to abandon its target for reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 as Russian gas supplies are reduced. We ask an energy industry expert...
Italy declares state of emergency in five northern regions
July 05, 2022 15:20 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBItaly has declared a state of emergency in five northern regions surrounding the Po River, amid the worst drought in 70 years. The lack of rain threatens more than 30% of the country's agricultural produce. In Norway, offshore oil and gas workers have begun a strike, demanding better pay - as living costs rise. And we find out how a Nigerian streaming company leveraged on a boom in the popularity of Afrobeats.
Rebuilding Ukraine: call for Russian oligarchs to foot the bill
July 04, 2022 22:07 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBUkraine says it needs $750 million to rebuild Ukraine and to restore its economy after the war with Russia. We speak to Oliver Bullough, author of Butler to the World: How Britain Helps the World's Worst People Launder Money, Commit Crimes, and Get Away with Anything. Inflation in Turkey has risen at its fastest rate for 25 years. We get the views of Turkish economist Murat Sagman. Elsewhere Manchester City's owners buy a majority stake in Italian Serie B side Palermo. We look at the business...
Ukraine Recovery Conference
July 04, 2022 15:43 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBLeaders from dozens of countries and international organisations are meeting in Lugano, Switzerland to discuss the reconstruction of Ukraine. In Turkey, prices are rising at their fastest rate in 24 years, according to the latest official figures. The heads of state of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) meeting in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, accepted a proposal by the Malian military to hold elections and return to civilian rule by March 2024.
Strikes ground planes in Paris
July 01, 2022 22:32 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBTravellers in France face a wave of flight cancellations as a four-day strike by airport workers in the capital grounds dozens of planes. We hear from French journalist Anne-Elizabeth Moutet and the Head of Aviation at the European Transport Workers' Federation Eoin Coates. Disney, Facebook’s parent Meta, American Express and Goldman Sachs are among the latest in a growing list of companies that say they will cover expenses for employees who travel out of state to access abortion care. But w...
Hong Kong: how has doing business changed 25 years after handover?
July 01, 2022 15:05 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBOn the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's transfer from British to Chinese rule, we ask how things have changed for businesses in the territory. Speaking at an event to mark the occasion, President Xi said the "one country two system" model of ruling Hong Kong must continue. He also oversaw the inauguration of Hong Kong's new pro-Beijing leader John Lee. Bloomberg's Asia Government Correspondent, Rebecca Choong Wilkins gives her insight into the day's events and looks at what the future holds fo...
US Supreme Court limits Biden's power to cut emissions
June 30, 2022 22:49 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBJoe Biden's climate strategy suffers a major setback after the US Supreme Court rules that the Environmental Protection Agency doesn't have the authority to set standards on polluting emissions from existing power plants. A White House spokesperson says the ruling is a "devastating decision," we ask the BBC's John Mervin about the potential consequences. Global markets close after one of their worst performances in decades. As investors brace for further losses and even the prospect of a re...
NATO Madrid summit ends with pledge to boost spending on the military alliance
June 30, 2022 15:04 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBNATO's two-day summit in Madrid has ended with a pledge to boost defence spending to strengthen the transatlantic military alliance and increase support for Ukraine. US President Joe Biden has announced a further $800 million in military aid. Senior defence consultant Fabrice Pothier tells us what the economic impact of increased defence spending may be for the countries offering greater support for the war-torn country. The pressure on global oil production is discussed at the latest OPEC+ m...
Crypto plunge sends funds spiralling
June 29, 2022 22:42 - 20 minutes - 9.51 MBA major hedge fund faces liquidation following a cryptocurrency price crash. Singapore-based Three Arrows Capital has defaulted on loans of more than $700 million. Could it be a sign of worse to come? Digital Assets Correspondent for the Financial Times, Scott Chipolina, says it's not the first time confidence has been undermined. Walter Tood, President of US-based firm Greenwood Capital, gives us the latest insight into markets and global inflation. Sri Lanka, which is among the worst-affect...
H&M plans global expansion to make up for Russia losses
June 29, 2022 15:31 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBFashion brand H&M is planning to open more stores in South America to make up for losses in Russia, where it's closed its shops due to the war in Ukraine. Before the conflict, Russia had been H&M's most important growth market. We speak exclusively to the group's head of investor relations, Nils Vinge, about the challenges ahead. As the economic crisis in Sri Lanka continues, we hear from people living in the capital, Colombo, as they struggle to buy enough fuel for their businesses. The coun...
The tragic cost of migrant smuggling
June 28, 2022 22:22 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBAt least 50 people from Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras have been found dead in the back of a truck outside the Texas city of San Antonio. Mexico has blamed a people smuggling crisis at the border with the US. So what makes people attempt the journey? Lillian Perlmutter, a journalist based in Mexico City, gives us the latest reaction. We'll hear reaction from across the continent. The tragedy comes amid plummeting costs across North and South America, and protests in the Peruvian capital. The...
Increase in defence spending debated at NATO summit
June 28, 2022 15:06 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBHeads of state and government from NATO's 30 member countries are meeting in Madrid to decide what the organisation's strategic and spending plan should be for the next 10 years. The proposals include a dramatic increase to the number of troops in its rapid response force, increasing weapons stockpiles and strengthening command and control. But how will it all be paid for? We speak to former NATO advisor, Professor Gwythian Prins. A two-day demonstration has begun in Ghana's capital, Accra. P...
Sri Lanka: fuel crisis 'worse day by day'
June 27, 2022 22:25 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBIn Sri Lanka, the government has banned all but essential sales of fuel for a fortnight. It follows months of surging prices, constrained supplies and political tensions. People there tell us about how difficult daily life has become. As the G7 draws up plans to tackle the Russia-Ukraine conflict, we ask former Canadian finance minister Joe Oliver whether it will be enough. Economics professor Caitlin Myers gives us the latest reaction to the decision to remove constitutional abortion rig...
G7 leaders discuss Russian oil price cap
June 27, 2022 15:04 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBA proposed price cap on Russian oil is being discussed by G7 leaders, from the world's most advanced economies, at a three-day summit at a luxury resort in the mountains of Bavaria, Germany. The war in Ukraine is at at the top of the G7 agenda, with nations expected to promise further military support for Kyiv and more sanctions on Moscow. We discuss the price cap and look at how it could affect the cost oil globally if introduced. Elsewhere, criminal barristers in England and Wales go on str...
US abortion decision could make women poorer
June 24, 2022 22:27 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBThe US Supreme Court has reversed its constitutional stance on abortion after 50 years. More than 30 million US women are set to lose their automatic right to end their pregnancy. Critics say it could result in worsening inequalities and push some women into poverty. Meanwhile, a number of workplaces have pledged to help women access healthcare in states where abortion will remain legal. We hear from both sides of the debate, and are joined by Rachel Fey from the healthcare support network Po...
Ryanair staff strike in Europe
June 24, 2022 15:37 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBRyanair staff have gone on strike today in protest against pay and conditions. Strikes will last for three days. Ernesto Iglesias from the USO trade union joins us from Madrid airport. President Zelensky has found a new way to connect remotely, using technology donated to Ukraine that beams him into venues around the world as a hologram. Last week he spoke at a technology event in the UK. The BBC’s Lara Lewington was there and we get the details from her. M&G Wealth’ Chief Investment Offic...
Ukraine inches closer to joining EU
June 23, 2022 22:27 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBUkraine has been awarded candidate status by the European Union, meaning it could become a member state in the future. It applied to join shortly after Russia's invasion back in February. Moldova has also been made a candidate. President Zelensky and some EU leaders have praised the decision - while the Kremlin appears uninterested. We'll get the latest on the decision. Also in the programme, Tom Howells, a humanitarian director with Save the Children, tells us of the 'resilience' of Afghan p...
Aid to Afghanistan
June 23, 2022 15:40 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBOrganisations are facing financial challenges getting aid to Afghanistan after Wednesday's devastating earthquake. Vivienne Nunis is joined by Dr Erica Moret, a senior researcher at the Graduate Institute in Geneva and the author of a recent report on financial access for NGOs in Afghanistan. European Union leaders are today set to formally designate Ukraine a candidate for future membership. Ukraine applied to join the bloc after Russia invaded in February, and leaders are meeting in Bruss...
Afghanistan earthquake: Taliban appeal for international aid
June 22, 2022 22:19 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBThe Taliban in Afghanistan have appealed for international support, as the country deals with the aftermath of a devastating 6.1 magnitude earthquake. Over 1,000 people have died and at least 1,500 injured, according to local officials. Sri Lanka's prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says its troubled economy has collapsed and the country is unable to even pay for oil imports. Mr Wickremesinghe also said he is trying to put together a conference of donors, which, along with the above, would ...
One thousand people killed in earthquake in Afghanistan
June 22, 2022 15:47 - 26 minutes - 12 MBToday the Sri Lankan prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, said the country's economy has completely collapsed and needs international support. Addressing parliament, he said a donor conference would be convened to seek financial assistance from China, Japan and India. Dhananath Fernando is the Chief Operating Officer at the independent policy think tank the Advocata Institute in Colombo. He tells us what might have prompted the prime minister to conclude that an economic collapse had been re...
Russia warns Lithuania over blockade
June 21, 2022 22:21 - 18 minutes - 8.43 MBRussia has warned Lithuania of "serious" consequences after it banned some goods to the Russian territory of Kaliningrad. Kaliningrad - a strategic region where Russia's Baltic Fleet is headquartered - has no border with mainland Russia. Russia's senior security official Nikolai Patrushev said Moscow will certainly respond to such hostile actions. A British subsidiary of the mining company Glencore has pleaded guilty in a UK court to corruption offences, after being accused of paying million...
Biggest rail strikes in the UK for 30 years
June 21, 2022 15:22 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBOnly 20% of trains across England, Scotland and Wales are running as the RMT union strike for three days over job cuts, pay and pensions. The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has said commuters must "stay the course" and urged rail bosses and unions to agree a deal. The BBC’s Rowan Bridge gives us an update from Manchester Piccadilly station in the north west of England. And it’s not just the UK. Yesterday, public sector health workers and teachers walked out over pay in Zimbabwe. There was al...
Zelensky: Africa is a hostage of Russia's war
June 20, 2022 22:15 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called Africa "a hostage" of Russia's war during an address to the African Union (AU) on Monday nearly ten weeks after he first asked to address the continental body. African countries have been divided in their response to Russia's war in Ukraine. Hundreds of Zimbabwe’s public sector health workers have gone on strike over low wages and poor working conditions following a worsening economic crisis that has seen thousands of health workers leave publ...