Gaza: The economic cost of war
What is the impact of Israel’s assault and ongoing siege on Gaza’s population?
Israel’s month-long offensive on the Gaza Strip has killed almost 2,000 people, destroyed large parts of the Strip, and caused untold damage to an already besieged economy.
What is the impact of siege, occupation and economic limitations on Gaza’s people? What is the state of Gaza’s economy and infrastructure? And beyond a full ceasefire, what will change the fortunes of Gaza’s people and economy?
Nicole Johnston’s report counts the cost of a military campaign that as well as claiming lives has made everyday life an extraordinary struggle.
We talk to Mohammad Shtayyeh, the minister for the Palestinian Economic Council for Development and Reconstruction (PECDAR), about Gaza’s economy under attack, unemployment, poverty and natural gas.
The US Africa summit
As Washington tries to recapture the hearts of Africa’s leaders, it might be too little too late after China’s trillion-dollar march across the continent. So what could be the role of the US in Africa?
The effects of the Ebola outbreak
As the outbreak costs millions to contain and could wipe millions from entire economies, we look at the potentially huge effects of Ebola in West Africa. Macky Sall, Senegal’s president, talks to Al Jazeera about the disease and its economic impact.