Ukraine stops Russian gas transit to Europe

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  Outside the UK hello and thanks for tuning in to World Business Report from the BBC World Service.

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  I'm Liana Byrne.

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  And on this edition, we're going to look at the impact of Ukraine's decision to halt Russian gas flows through its pipelines, what this means for energy security in Europe.

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  In West Africa, French troops are set to leave Ivory Coast.

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  Is this the end of France's military influence in the region?

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  And what are the economic implications for the Sahel?

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  Accelerates the lessening of France's economic footprint in the region, at least insofar as military issues are concerned.

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  And in South Africa, the Rand is in the spotlight as demand for the country's debt rises.

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  Could this signal a shift in economic fortunes following a decade of challenges?

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  And speaking of economic fortunes, are you optimistic about 2025?

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  Hello, Ross.

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  Happy New Year.

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  Happy new year, Juliana.

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  May 2025 be successful and prosperous?

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  Well, let's hope so.

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