Women lead protests in Zimbabwe
(July 26th, 2007)
With inflation out of control and their country on the brink of economic collapse, women are taking to the streets of Zimbabwe to protest President Mugabe’s policies. Gretchen Wilson reports.
Archive for July, 2007
A playful way to bring water closer
(July 24th, 2007)
More than a billion people worldwide don’t have access to clean water. But one South African village has found a way for communities to access fresh drinking water and have fun at the same time. Gretchen Wilson reports.
Aid to Zimbabwe sparks political fire
(July 19th, 2007)
The U.S. has promised additional food aid to Zimbabwe as the humanitarian crisis there continues, a move that the country’s officials are calling a trick to turn the people against them. But they’ll still take the help. Gretchen Wilson has more.
Africa trade deal helps Chinese firms
(July 18th, 2007)
U.S. and African trade officials are reviewing a deal intended to improve markets for goods made in sub-Saharan Africa. Its unintended effect? Creating opportunity for Chinese firms. Gretchen Wilson reports.
Zimbabwe in Crisis
(July 9th, 2007)
Citizens of Zimbabwe have been faced with staggering 4,000% inflation, but President Robert Mugabe’s latest move to address the situation is about to leave the African nation without food or gas to buy at any price. Gretchen Wilson fills us in.
