
The Africans forced to flee Ukraine
One year on from the start of the war in Ukraine, we speak to Africans who were forced to flee the country after Russia invaded.
One year on from the start of the war in Ukraine, we speak to Africans who were forced to flee the country after Russia invaded. Many people relocated to third countries, where they have subsequently faced difficulties finding work and obtaining permanent residency.
Plus, we get updates from Madagascar and Mozambique on the damage caused by Cyclone Freddy. At least four people have reportedly been killed in Madagascar, while those living in poor quality housing are struggling to adequately prepare in Mozambique.
(Photo: Refugees of different nationalities at the border between Poland and Ukraine in February 2022; Credit: Getty Images)
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- Wed 22 Feb 202319:06GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
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