Tag: cost of living
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Martinique Airport Temporarily Closed Due to Protests
Martinique’s airport was briefly shut down due to protests, as reported by FRANCE 24 English. The demonstrations led to significant disruptions, impacting flights and highlighting broader issues within the region. The situation has drawn attention to the underlying causes of the unrest, with protestors voicing their grievances. France 24 is an international television network and…
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Fatal Clashes in Nairobi as Protesters Storm Parliament Amid Anti-Tax Demonstrations
In Nairobi, Kenya, protests calling for President Uhuru Kenyatta’s resignation and expressing dissatisfaction with a recent police crackdown turned deadly, with local media reporting fatalities. The demonstrations, part of the “Occupy Parliament” movement, were sparked by opposition to a June 13th budget bill proposing new taxes to raise $2.7 billion. Despite some taxes being retracted…
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Kenya Withdraws Key Tax Hikes Following Public Protests
In Kenya, the government has decided to retract most of the newly proposed tax hikes following public protests that erupted near the Parliament. Demonstrators voiced strong opposition against the draft budget, which included tax increases on essential goods and services, arguing that these measures would further strain their financial capacities. The protests, which saw police…
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Severe Economic Crisis in Nigeria Leads to Public Protests and Calls for Government Action
In Nigeria, the nation faces its most severe economic crisis in generations, triggering widespread protests over soaring living costs. The government, under President Bola Tinubu, has implemented measures such as scrapping a popular fuel subsidy and floating the country’s currency, the Naira, which has since dropped to an all-time low against the US Dollar. The…