Kenya’s government has closed schools in the capital and two other areas as East Africa’s economic powerhouse on Wednesday braced for three days of demonstrations against the cost of living and tax hikes. Two rounds of protests earlier this month descended into violence when police fired tear gas canisters, and in some cases live rounds, at the crowds. At least 15 people were killed and hundreds were arrested. – 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 #Kenya #protests #economiccrisis
The cost of living in Zimbabwe is going from bad to worse. The inflation rate doubled in June to 176 percent. With general elections due next month, rising prices are a big concern for voters. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from Harare, Zimbabwe. 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/ #Zimbabwe #ZimbabweEconomicCrisis #ZimbabweInflation #ZimbabweCostOfLivingCrisis
Demonstrators in Kenya ignored police ban on rallies, and took to the streets to protest against the rising cost of living. Security forces used tear gas to disperse crowds in the capital Nairobi. Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Vall has 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 #Kenya #protests #economiccrisis
The government in the United Kingdom has held an emergency meeting to discuss contingency plans for a wave of strikes. Workers across the UK are demanding pay rises to keep up with the soaring cost of living. The disruption is expected to affect several sectors over the Christmas holiday period. Al Jazeera’s @JonahHull reports from London, the UK. – 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 #UK #United Kingdom #strikes
The Eurozone is reporting record inflation, with the rate now at its highest since records began in 1997. In the 19 countries that use the Euro, the rate has soared to 8.6 per cent. And that is sending the cost of living to new highs. Al Jazeera’s @Dominic Kane reports from Berlin, Germany. – 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 #Germany #Inflation
Food prices are going up sharply and people all around the world are feeling it. What’s behind the rising costs? #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann explains #foodcrisis #Inflation Check out our other Start Here episodes https://bit.ly/3o0BEIW 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/ And let us know in the comments if there’s a topic you find confusing and would like Start Here to cover ⤵️
