One of the biggest barriers to gender equality the Liberals face is an entrenched belief the economic market is gender-blind and can be relied on to improve equality.
Heavy rains in April 2022 killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of homes in Durban, South Africa.
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Although there is strength in diversity, members of ethnic groups in power distributing resources to members of their ethnic group at the expense of national growth entrench poverty in Africa.
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In the face of rising food prices in Nigeria, many salary earners have had to change the quality of foodstuff they buy or opt for cheaper alternatives.
Some African leaders have not forgiven NATO for the ouster and death of Libya’s Gaddafi.
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The price of fuel in Ghana has been pushed up by a depreciating currency and poor refining capacity.
Ukrainian wheat is vital to global food chains. But fighting near farmland like around Mykolayiv may prevent seeds from being planted.
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Nigeria has the largest number of people living in extreme poverty in Africa. Turning the tide requires inclusive growth, value added productivity and strong institutions.
Stagflation is scary.
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The US economy is cooling, yet inflation remains elevated, a combo that suggests stagflation might be right around the corner.
Ordinary Russians are facing the prospect of higher prices as western sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine sent the ruble plummeting. That’s led uneasy people to line up at banks and ATMs on Monday in a country that has seen more than one currency disaster in the post-Soviet era.
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