LAGOS, Nigeria (AA) – Thousands of protesters marched in major cities in Nigeria to demand “immediate action” on the country’s food crisis and inflation. Protests began early in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, despite a move by the government to stop demonstrations. The crowd, mostly youths and human rights activists, marche...
Lalamusa, Pakistan — AFP A year after the disappearance of his brother in one of the deadliest shipwrecks in the Mediterranean, Suleman Tariq wants answers. But, like other young Pakistanis, he is also determined to make it to Europe. Dozens of families gathered at a wedding hall in the Punjabi town of Lalamusa to mark […]
Tunis, Tunisia — AFP Tunisians are bracing themselves for more subdued celebrations during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan as an economic crisis grips the North African country. In past years “you wouldn’t have been able to set foot in the market because it was so crowded”, vegetable merchant Mohamed Doryi shared. R...
Tripoli, Libya — AFP Libya may sit on Africa’s biggest oil reserves, but many families are struggling with rapidly rising consumer prices as the festive Muslim holy month of Ramadan nears. Since a currency depreciation has driven up the cost of imported food and other goods, said self-employed Mohamad al-Weheshi, 29, “we have...
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – – AFP The raging war between Israel and Hamas is already battering the economies of nearby countries, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund told a Saudi investor forum on Wednesday. Israel’s neighbours are feeling the effects, especially those that rely on tourism, Kristalina Georgiev...
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AA) – Lebanon has been unable to elect a new president since Michel Aoun left office in October 2022. France sought to mediate between Lebanese political forces, sending its envoy Jean Yves Le Drian twice to the country in a bid to end the deadlock. The efforts, however, did not yield any results. […]
KARACHI, Pakistan (AA) – Protesters blocked roads and staged rallies across Pakistan on Monday against the latest increase in power tariffs, with the country’s caretaker government mulling over giving some relief to inflation-hit citizens. Tens of thousands took to the streets in dozens of major cities and remote towns, blocked roa...
