A spike in the price of basic goods is making the Christmas holidays difficult for Cameroon's low-income families. Inflation, partially fueled by the pandemic, has even increased fears of social unrest. Some 8 million Cameroonians live below the poverty line.
Plus, Ethiopians are also feeling the pinch. On top of the economic fallout from the pandemic, conflict between federal forces and Tigrayan rebels has made the year particularly hard for Ethiopians. Low income households living in urban areas are bearing the brunt of sluggish national growth and rising prices.
Finally, we discover Madagascar's coveted cocoa. From tropical forests to your local chocolatier, take a look at how some of the world's finest treats are made.
