Barack Obama says he now views the Ebola epidemic in West Africa as a global threat. Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf believes the disease could threaten the very existence of her nation. The US has promised to send 3,000 troops to help cope with the emergency, and even the UN Security Council is making moves to help. Aid organizations say the efforts are too little, and far too late.
Guests:
Abu-Bakarr Jalloh - is a journalist and documentary filmmaker from Sierra Leone. He currently works as a resporter with Deutsche Welle's English for Africa department.
Peter Dörrie - studied Geographical Development Research with a focus on Africa in Bayreuth, Germany and International Politics and Security Studies in Bradford, UK.
Judith Vorrath - is an Associate in the International Security Division of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs.
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