Tag: cost of living

Thousands of Miles Away, a Crisis at Kenya’s Petrol Pumps: Why Global Tensions Are Driving Fuel Prices Higher

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
Nairobi, Kenya, October 16, 2026 — There’s a fresh crisis brewing in the Middle East, and people in Kenya...

Jordan’s Inflation Paradox: Why Cheaper Groceries Aren’t Easing the Cost of Living

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
AMMAN, Jordan, 13th October 2026 — Even though many food prices have witnessed a drop in prices bringing some...

Egypt’s Inflation Paradox: Prices Barely Rise in July, but the Cost-of-Living Squeeze Intensifies

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
Egypt’s Inflation Paradox: Prices Barely Rise in July, but the Cost-of-Living Squeeze Intensifies Cairo, August 11, 2026 – Egypt’s inflation...

Can Dutton’s Debate Victory Flip the Election?

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
In a closely contested exchange on April 22, 2025, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton was narrowly named the victor of...

Canada’s Federal Wage Boost—Will It Ease the Cost-of-Living Crisis?

Canada and Caribbean Wasana Nadeeshani -
Commonwealth_ The federal government has announced an increase in the federal minimum wage, set to take effect on April...

African Presidents frequent trips abroad under scrutiny

Business & Trade Suraj Atapattu -
Africa (Commonwealth) _ William Ruto of Kenya and Bola Tinubu of Nigeria have both come under fire for their...
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Households will start receiving £299 cost-of-living payments from Tuesday

Europe Valentina Bowling -
United Kingdom (Commonwealth Union)_Households on low incomes will start to receive a £299 cost-of-living payment from Tuesday.  Payments will be...

Nigerians to strike indefinitely over rising living costs

Africa Suraj Atapattu -
Nigeria (Commonwealth Union) _ According to union officials, Nigeria's two largest labor unions want to begin an indefinite strike...

Extreme poverty dampens further education students in England.

Education admin -
In England further education students are forced to work excessive hours in insecure jobs to support themselves and their...