Focus on Africa
Ethiopia: Why are health workers striking?
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14 May 2025
28 minutes
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Medical professionals in various parts of Ethiopia are on strike. They say they are seeking adjustments in salaries, improved benefits and better working conditions. We hear from Ethiopian doctors.
Also, as the movie industry expands in Africa, so do concerns about the safety of actors.
And we'll meet 19 year old Makhosazana "Khosi" Dlomo, who is breaking barriers as the first black female competitor in tent pegging.
Presenter: Audrey Brown
Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris
Producers: Bella Hassan, Blessing Aderogba and Yvette Twagiramariya
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
