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Sargassum crisis: Fishermen in Martinique develop solutions

A giant blob of seaweed in the Atlantic is discouraging tourists and threatening communities on the French Caribbean island of Martinique. Mounds of free-floating sargassum wash up on beaches, and as it rots, it releases toxic gases. Fishermen and entrepreneurs have taken matters into their own hands, coming up with a solution. Al Jazeera’s Alexandra Byers reports more. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Sargassum #Martinique

Over 18 million people unable to afford basic needs in Argentina

Argentina is tackling a severe economic crisis. Government figures show more than 18 million people are unable to cover their basic food needs. Rising inflation and a sluggish economy have left more people homeless. Al Jazeera’s Katia Lopez Hoda-Yan reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Argentina #Economy #EconomicCrisis #Crisis #Government #Needs

Pakistan negotiates with IMF to unlock $1.1bn bailout

Pakistan is negotiating with the International Monetary Fund to unlock a $1.1bn bailout. But the IMF is insisting on reforms. A deepening economic crisis has left many Pakistanis struggling to put food on the table. Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig reports from Lahore, Pakistan. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Pakistan #IMF #Bailout #Pakistani #Lahore #Economy #EconomicCrisis

Libyan farmers ask for gov’t help to compete against foreign good

Prices for domestic fruit in Libya have been rising. Farmers say without government support, their crops won’t be able to compete against imports. Al Jazeera’s Malik Traina reports from western Libya. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Libya #Farm #Farmers #Farming #Markets #Government

Portugal housing crisis: Gov’t considering measures to help

Tourism has jump-started Portugal’s economy since the economic crisis in 2008. But it has also created a crisis of another kind. Affordable housing has become scarce. Al Jazeera’s Natasha Ghoneim reports on what the government is doing to address this. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Portugal #housingcrisis #housing #economy #economiccrisis

Why did Silicon Valley Bank fail? | Al Jazeera Newsfeed

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has sent shockwaves through financial and tech circles. Here’s a look at what happened: Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

Nigeria Election: Will Anything Change? | Between US

As Nigerians prepare to choose a new president, Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris talks to us about people’s frustrations over the worsening economy, insecurity and the rising cost of living. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #news #Nigeria #betweenus

Qatar’s LNG exports help Europe avoid Russia

European countries have been working to reduce their dependence on Russian energy since it invaded Ukraine a year ago. And with Qatar being the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), Al Jazeera’s Victoria Gatenby looks at its growing role in Europe’s energy market. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Qatar #Europe #Russia #Ukrainewar #economiccrisis

Peru’s economy: Anti-government protests disrupt supply chains

Anti-government protests in Peru have affected all sectors of the economy, causing severe losses. Tourism and food supplies are in short supply due to roadblocks. Despite efforts by security forces to clear the streets, officials fear the long-term effect on the economy and workers worry about making ends meet. Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Peru #economiccrisis

Pope Francis decries resource exploitation in Africa on DRC visit

Pope Francis has condemned what he called ‘economic colonialism’ in Africa on a visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church is on a four-day trip to Africa. Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #PopeFrancis #Africa #DRCongo #DemocraticRepublicoftheCongo