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Ukraine war threatens African economies

Wheat shortage and high fuel prices loom in Africa as impact of the Ukraine war takes hold.

The Ukraine war is having far-reaching consequences as many countries face a wheat shortage and a hike in the prices of crude oil and refined products.

Plus veteran Kenyan opposition leader, Raila Odinga, on his presidential bid.

And the University of Cape Town opens new high school online classes, but what are the drawbacks as well as advantages?

Photo: A man holds newly bought bread. Credit: Getty Images.

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Tue 15 Mar 202215:06GMT
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