Why no plastic pollution deal was reached - a podcast by BBC World Service

The United Nations recently held the third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, in order to develop an international treaty on plastic pollution. However, campaigners have accused oil and plastic producing countries as well as special interest groups of delaying progress.

Over 20 African countries are on the slippery path to debt distress. What is it, and what can they do to avoid it?

And is the development of women's footballing talent in Africa stuck in the slow lane?

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