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Wealth disparity evident in South Africa’s Alexandra township

In South Africa, the wealth disparity is clearly evident in Alexandra township. Located a few kilometres from the Sandton district, it is often referred to as “Africa’s richest square mile”. Talking to Al Jazeera, one person there described the dire economic inequality in the area. – 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 #SouthAfrica #economy

Peru political crisis as poor communities demand change

Peru has been living through a political crisis since former president Pedro Castillo was impeached and jailed last week after attempting to dissolve Congress. But aside from the immediate causes of protests there are deeper underlying issues. Al Jazeera’s @JohnHolman went to Buena Vista, on the outskirts of the capital, to find out 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 #Peru #politicalcrisis #poverty

Lebanon bank customers take legal action after losing life savings

The collapse of Lebanon’s economy has forced some bank customers to take legal action to try and recover their savings. But only a few have been successful. The banks are being accused of shifting their losses to customers by offering cheques worth a fraction of their deposits. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Beirut, Lebanon. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Lebanon

Beirut faces rising poverty after blast

As Lebanon’s political elite negotiate a new prime minister and cabinet, more Lebanese are falling into poverty. For many the explosion of 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate at the port was the last straw. Many are relying on handouts from charities for the first time in their lives. Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith reports from Beirut. – 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 #Lebanon #Beirut