Ukraine battles to get grain to Africa’s hungry
As the war drags on, the country is looking for ways to ensure its grain exports reach African countries in need
21 March 2024 - 05:00
Not too far from the grim war of attrition on the front line in Ukraine, a battle is being fought to supply 10% of the world’s grain. It carries with it the hopes of hungry people in Africa.
The 232-year-old port of Odesa is on the front line, amid deadly missiles, drones, mines and dwindling resources. A few summers back, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians flocked to the beaches and it was a popular stop for luxury cruises. Now the beaches are covered in landmines and the most frequent visitors are the drones...
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