Poverty

Farmers’ Persistent Struggle in Punjab
This latest wave of protests comes with the painful memory of the farmers’ 2020 struggle still fresh. Back then, thousands of farmers camped at the ..

Unconfirmed reports claim efforts could start to recover informal miners
More than 1,000 people have surfaced from the mine in recent weeks — many of them arrested as they emerged — and at least one ..

Rescue Efforts Underway for Trapped Illegal Miners in South Africa Amid Legal and Humanitarian Concerns
While illegal mining provides livelihoods for many, it also presents significant dangers, both to the individuals involved and the environment. The government’s struggle to balance ..

Addressing the Malnutrition Crisis in Northeast Nigeria
The organization’s findings underscore a grim reality: approximately 32 million people across Nigeria are currently grappling with food insecurity, exacerbated by a combination of persistent ..

Escalating Poverty and Power Shortages in the World’s Poorest Countries
The twenty-six nations classified as the poorest, which are home to 40% of the world’s most destitute people, are experiencing their highest levels of debt ..

Stand Up Against Poverty and Inequality: COSATU’s Protest Against Economic Hardship
Protesters in Johannesburg are expected to march to the stock exchange in Sandton.

Argentina/Sharp rise in poverty
As basic costs continue to surge, a kilogram of potatoes now costs $1.33, according to INDEC, marking a 40% increase from just a month ago, ..

South Africa Freedom Day
South Africa commemorates the first democratic election in 1994. But 30 years on, many argue the African National Congress has failed to deliver.

Cuba’s economic crisis
Despite this, the State-run tourism body is building more and more new hotels, while the homes of many ordinary people collapse.

Lebanon/ Refugee children
Aljazeera English visits an educational institution where some are receiving help to cope.

Food security
It is held in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Children’s Investment Fund, the United Arab Emirates and Somalia.

Bangladeshi garment workers
Garment workers unions on Tuesday rejected a 50% pay rise decided by the government on Tuesday, which would bring the current wage from USD 75 ..