A model in crisis: Germans head to polls amid economic downturn
The economy is a top concern for voters in Germany as they go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new government. The country has seen two consecutive years of economic…
Photojournalist Gaël Turine on capturing the tranq dope crisis
From the tranq dope crisis in Philadelphia to voodoo in Benin, Belgian photojournalist Gaël Turine speaks to Eve Jackson on arts24 about his award-winning work. Over the past 25 years, his photographs…
Venezuela’s deadly fuel crisis
Venezuela has the world’s largest crude oil reserves. But decaying infrastructure means it has to import fuel from Iran. And the poor quality of this fuel can cause vehicles to overheat and…
Nigeria hit by worst economic crisis in a generation
Widespread hardship is triggering anger at the tough economic medicine prescribed by President Bola Tinubu, which is translating into high cost of living for ordinary citizens. Inflation hit 30% in January and…
How food insecurity worsens Nigeria’s cost of living crisis
Analysts say rising food insecurity is worsening the cost-of-living crisis in Nigeria as disposable income grows thinner and basic necessities getting out of reach of average Nigerians. Meanwhile, households and business are…
Haiti’s gang violence crisis: Fears grow among Miami diaspora
Since February, Haiti has been facing an unprecedented political ,security crisis and gang violence crisis. The country is ravaged by gang violence, with 80 percent of the capital Port-au-Prince under the control…
Australia: PM Albanese says domestic violence is a ‘crisis’
Thousands have demonstrated in Australia on Sunday against gender-based violence. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described domestic violence as a "national crisis."…
Crisis-hit Boeing reports quarterly revenue drop
Boeing said Wednesday that it lost $355 million on falling revenue in the first quarter, another sign of the crisis gripping the aircraft manufacturer as it faces increasing scrutiny over the safety…
Turkish cost-of-living crisis drags on as voters reject Erdogan’s AKP
As Turkey's opposition celebrates a strong showing in local elections, the country's official inflation rate has crept back up to 67 percent, despite President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's shift towards mainstream economic policies.…
US must lead world on climate crisis, says Biden
President Joe Biden says the United States must lead the global response to the climate crisis, as he prepares to sign a raft of orders aimed at curbing rising temperatures and to…
Nigerians relive that most unforgettable of years called 2020
2020 has been a year of upheaval and crisis - one that was shaped by the coronavirus pandemic. But was it all gloom and mayhem? As we say goodbye to 2020 and…