Oliver Conway

What do you make of the strategy by President Vucic here? I mean, he's been in power a long time. Is this just a tactic of his?

What do you make of the strategy by President Vucic here? I mean, he's been in power a long time. Is this just a tactic of his?

Back in 2011, piracy off the coast of Somalia was at its peak, with more than 200 attacks on international vessels every year. Crews were held at gunpoint and many kept as hostages for months. It led to a coordinated crackdown by international navies, and incidents plummeted to almost zero. But since last year, there's been an uptick in attacks.

Back in 2011, piracy off the coast of Somalia was at its peak, with more than 200 attacks on international vessels every year. Crews were held at gunpoint and many kept as hostages for months. It led to a coordinated crackdown by international navies, and incidents plummeted to almost zero. But since last year, there's been an uptick in attacks.

And the root causes of Somali piracy, poverty among the local fishing communities and illegal fishing by foreign trawlers were never really addressed. For the Africa Daily podcast, Alan Kasuja spoke to a fisherman from the Somali town of Ale.

And the root causes of Somali piracy, poverty among the local fishing communities and illegal fishing by foreign trawlers were never really addressed. For the Africa Daily podcast, Alan Kasuja spoke to a fisherman from the Somali town of Ale.

A fisherman from Ale who asked to remain anonymous speaking to Alan Kasuja on the Africa Daily podcast. Scientists say alarming levels of microplastics have been found in rivers across Europe. The majority come from everyday products, but a study has found that many of these particles are emitted during the plastic manufacturing process.

A fisherman from Ale who asked to remain anonymous speaking to Alan Kasuja on the Africa Daily podcast. Scientists say alarming levels of microplastics have been found in rivers across Europe. The majority come from everyday products, but a study has found that many of these particles are emitted during the plastic manufacturing process.

The researchers are now calling for action to reduce river pollution, as Jacob Perkins explains.

The researchers are now calling for action to reduce river pollution, as Jacob Perkins explains.

Jacob Perkins. Research moving to a new country has a huge effect on our gut and can lead to an increased risk of illnesses such as heart disease. Scientists from the Amsterdam University Medical Centre compared people who'd come to Europe from the West African nation of Ghana with those who'd stayed at home.

Jacob Perkins. Research moving to a new country has a huge effect on our gut and can lead to an increased risk of illnesses such as heart disease. Scientists from the Amsterdam University Medical Centre compared people who'd come to Europe from the West African nation of Ghana with those who'd stayed at home.

They found that the migrants' diets changed and so did the bacteria in their digestive systems. Evan Davis spoke to Dr Barbara Verhaert, the study's lead author.

They found that the migrants' diets changed and so did the bacteria in their digestive systems. Evan Davis spoke to Dr Barbara Verhaert, the study's lead author.

Dr Barbara Verha talking to Evan Davis. China's top internet regulator is cracking down on showbiz gossip. The authorities are banning social media accounts accused of spreading celebrity rumours and scandal. Our China media analyst Kerry Allen has the details.

Dr Barbara Verha talking to Evan Davis. China's top internet regulator is cracking down on showbiz gossip. The authorities are banning social media accounts accused of spreading celebrity rumours and scandal. Our China media analyst Kerry Allen has the details.

Carrie Allen there. And that is all from us for now, but the Global News Podcast will be back very soon. This edition was mixed by Louis Griffin and produced by Richard Hamilton. Our editors, Karen Martin. I'm Oliver Conway. Until next time, goodbye.

Carrie Allen there. And that is all from us for now, but the Global News Podcast will be back very soon. This edition was mixed by Louis Griffin and produced by Richard Hamilton. Our editors, Karen Martin. I'm Oliver Conway. Until next time, goodbye.

You're listening to the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. Hello, I'm Oliver Conway. This edition is published in the early hours of Saturday, the 5th of April. President Trump calls for a cut in interest rates, but the head of the US central bank suggests that won't happen as trillions of dollars are wiped off global markets.

You're listening to the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. Hello, I'm Oliver Conway. This edition is published in the early hours of Saturday, the 5th of April. President Trump calls for a cut in interest rates, but the head of the US central bank suggests that won't happen as trillions of dollars are wiped off global markets.