Tag: poverty
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Senegal Launches Ambitious Development Agenda, Aims for National Success
Senegal has unveiled an ambitious development agenda aimed at propelling the country towards greater economic success. The strategy focuses on key sectors including infrastructure, education, and healthcare, with the aim of achieving sustainable growth and improving living standards for its citizens. This move is seen as a pivotal step in Senegal’s path to becoming a…
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Report Projects Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Could Cause 39 Million Deaths by 2050
A recent report highlighted by FRANCE 24 reveals the escalating threat posed by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, projecting a staggering toll of 39 million lives by the year 2050 if current trends continue. This alarming forecast underscores the urgent need for global health strategies to combat the rise of these superbugs, which threaten to undermine decades of…
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Argentine Congress Rejects Pension Increase Veto Amid Public Protests and Rising Poverty
In a recent development within Argentina’s political landscape, the Congress upheld President Javier Milei’s veto against a proposed 8.1% increase in pensions amidst a backdrop of significant public protest and dissatisfaction. This decision comes at a time when Argentina is grappling with severe inflation rates, which have soared as high as 95% since the start…
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Inside Afghanistan: Severe Malnutrition Claims Lives of Hundreds of Children Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Afghanistan is currently facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with millions of children suffering from extreme malnutrition. In one hospital alone, 700 children have died in the past six months. The crisis is exacerbated by years of war, economic collapse, and the Taliban’s takeover in 2021, which has made aid delivery more challenging. Taliban policies, including…
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UK Elections and Child Poverty: Will Change Come Amid Rising Cost of Living Crisis?
In the UK, nearly 1 million children live in poverty, a significant issue that has been exacerbated by rising inflation. With national elections looming, there’s a call for the next government to prioritize the cost of living crisis. Despite the prosperity seen in areas like London, many communities face severe economic hardships, struggling to afford…
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ANC Seeks Coalition Partners After Historic Election Setback in South Africa
In a significant shift for South Africa, the African National Congress (ANC), the party once led by Nelson Mandela, has experienced its worst election results in three decades since the end of apartheid. This outcome signals a new political landscape in South Africa, driven by public discontent over high costs of living, corruption, unemployment, and…
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South Africa Votes Amid High Unemployment and Rising Inequality
South Africans are heading to the polls amidst high unemployment and stark inequality, three decades after the end of apartheid. The African National Congress (ANC), once led by Nelson Mandela and credited with delivering education and welfare benefits, is at risk of losing its parliamentary majority for the first time. Despite past progress, South Africa’s…
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Haiti Faces Protests Over Leadership Transition Plan Amid EU’s Humanitarian Aid Announcement
In Haiti, protests have erupted against plans by Caribbean nations to form a new transitional government, with demonstrators opposing foreign interference in Haitian politics. The country is facing severe humanitarian and security challenges, with gangs controlling much of the capital, Port-au-Prince, raising fears of a wider civil conflict. The European Union has pledged 20 million…