Nigerian security forces have been deployed across major cities as the government prepares for protests against the rising cost of living and poor governance, scheduled for Thursday. Officials are concerned …
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Protests erupt in Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria as youth demand action against economic hardship and corruption, fueling regional unrest.
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Ghana’s cocoa farmers turn to smuggling beans to Ivory Coast, driven by the cedi’s sharp decline and soaring production costs.
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Kenyans erupt in protests against proposed tax hikes, clashing with police. One person killed, hundreds injured. Government makes partial concessions, but unrest continues.
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In a bid to tame its economic woes, Zimbabwe has unveiled a brand new gold-backed currency – the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG). This audacious move signifies the nation’s determination to stabilize …
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Nigeria has approved the immediate resumption of cash transfers to 12 million vulnerable households, Finance Minister Wale Edun said on Monday, amid a cost-of-living crisis and calls by labour unions …
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Egypt has announced a massive social protection package worth over $26 billion to help its citizens cope with the soaring cost of living amid a looming currency devaluation. The package, …