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Widespread violent protests, rioting, and looting erupted over the weekend across France, driven by public anger over the rising cost of living, inflation, underfunded schools, and planned government budget cuts. The explosive situation is deepening the crisis President Emmanuel Macron is facing during the country’s worst riots in decades. Shocking videos show department stores and […]
Egypt has increased the minimum wage in the public sector from 2,000 Egyptian pound ($101.3) to 3,000 in a move to help workers surf the increase in the cost of living, reports say. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly who announced the decision said the government will pay an exceptional bonus of EGP 300 for employees in […]
Dozens died in anti-government protests in Sierra Leone’s capital of Freetown and two other towns on Wednesday, August 10 as shocked citizens sought safety behind closed doors. Authorities in Sierra Leone have said at least 21 civilians and six police officers have been killed in clashes that broke out during anti-government protests. In Freetown, hundreds […]