In Abala and Tillabery, Niger, most people rely on farming, herding, and trade. But violence and insecurity have made these jobs dangerous. The government’s rules, like closing markets and banning motorcycles, have made things even harder. Women, already facing limits on their freedom and land rights, have lost many small ways they used to earn [...]
In South Sudan, many people are struggling because the economy is very bad. The government can’t pay workers on time, and prices for food and goods keep rising. Because of this, more people are buying cheap shoes made from old tires. Shoemaker Emmanuel Achuil makes these shoes in the town of Wau. He carves soles [...]
Poverty in Laos remains a serious issue in 2025, even though some progress has been made. About 17% of families still live below the poverty line, struggling to meet basic needs. High prices for food, medicine, and everyday essentials make life more difficult, especially for people in rural areas. Many families try to cope by [...]
In Abala and Tillabery, Niger, most people rely on farming, herding, and trade. But violence and insecurity have made these jobs dangerous. The government’s rules, like closing markets and banning motorcycles, have made things even harder. Women, already facing limits on their freedom and land rights, have lost many small ways they used to earn [...]
In 2025, Morocco is working hard to reduce poverty, but many people still live in difficult conditions. While things have improved over the years, many families still struggle, especially in villages and small towns. Life in rural areas is harder because people have less access to jobs, healthcare, and schools. In cities, some people are [...]
Many young people in Eritrea are leaving the country because of long national service, poor living conditions, and lack of freedom. Although the government says national service lasts 18 months, many youths are forced to serve for years. Some work in bad conditions with no sign of release. This has made many flee or plan [...]
The conflict between Iran and Israel is hurting Yemen’s weak economy. The Yemeni rial has dropped even more in value, and fuel prices have gone up again. This is the fourth increase this year. Because Yemen imports most of its goods, prices are rising fast. The government is trying to help with a 100-day emergency [...]
Fuel and gas prices in Afghanistan have surged sharply following the recent conflict between Israel and Iran. In provinces like Kabul, Herat, and Nimruz, residents report serious hardships as prices for petrol, diesel, and gas have risen steeply; gas alone jumped from 48–50 to 65–67 Afghanis per kilogram. Traders say diesel prices increased by $280 [...]
Syria is facing its worst drought in decades, which is devastating wheat and barley crops and threatening the country's food security. Rainfall during the early part of 2025 was the lowest in over 25 years, and groundwater levels have dropped significantly. Farmers across key regions like Al-Nashabiyah, Daraa, and northeastern Syria are losing entire harvests [...]
Yemen is facing a severe crisis with ongoing division, economic collapse, and great human suffering. The UN’s Special Envoy, Hans Grundberg, warned that the country cannot endure more years of this struggle and called for urgent political progress. Nearly half of Yemen’s population, over 17 million people, are suffering from severe malnutrition, and without continued [...]