The dark side of chocolate
(January 11th, 2008)
Some 200,000 children work in cocoa plantations in the Ivory Coast. Gretchen Wilson reports on a group of U.S. lawmakers visiting that country to find ways to wean the industry off child labor.
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Kenyans seek food, shelter in crisis
(January 7th, 2008)
The violence in Kenya has uprooted a quarter of a million people, and the U.N. is rushing provisions to the country to combat hunger and malaria. Gretchen Wilson reports Kenyans also face an identity crisis.
Kenya turmoil’s impact felt across region
(January 4th, 2008)
The turmoil in Kenya has subsided but it is still sending economic ripples across East Africa. Correspondent Gretchen Wilson is monitoring the situation. She spoke with host Bob Moon.
Violence closing Kenya for business
(January 4th, 2008)
Kenya’s unrest has resulted in a temporary close of its stock market, looted stores and significantly reduced trade. Gretchen Wilson reports on the economic damage from the violence.
Zimbabwe children fend for themselves
(December 24th, 2007)
With Zimbabwe’s inflation out of control and about 80% of its workforce unemployed, thousands of its citizens are crossing into South Africa illegally to find work. Many of them are children who make that journey by themselves. Gretchen Wilson reports.
