Could Africa's genetic diversity revolutionise global drug development? Focus on Africa Podcast

As piracy returns off the coast of Somalia, we hear from Pakistani and Iranian fishermen who fear being kidnapped. After years of being pushed back, the problem is once again on the rise. Also, find out how Africa's genetic variation could benefit the medical world. And how financial technology is changing business transactions on the African continent. 00:01 Intro 01:00 Somalia: Hunger at home or risking your life at sea? 08:29 Could Africa's genetic diversity revolutionise global drug development? 17:37 How financial technologies aew transforming business in Africa #focusonafricapodcast #FocusonafricaThepodcast Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/