Tag: Social issues
“Good governance” in Africa has stopped progressing, says Mo-Ibrahim Foundation report
The Mo-Ibrahim Foundation is releasing its 2023 report on “good governance” in Africa this Wednesday, October 23, and shows in this edition that progress in terms of governance is at…
an agreement in principle has been reached to end the strike at Boeing
In the United States, this may be the end of the strike at Boeing. An agreement in principle with management was announced on Saturday October 19 by the unions. If…
an agreement signed to lower the price of certain food products by “20% on average”
The State announced on the evening of October 16 that it had signed an agreement, particularly with distributors, to reduce “ 20 % on average » food prices in Martinique,…
a bitter start to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s term
In the United Kingdom, this weekend marks the first 100 days of Keir Starmer’s term in office and Labor’s return to power. A gloomy start to his mandate for the…
Beijing presents an ambitious economic recovery plan
China announced on Saturday October 12 that it would provide its economy with budgetary support of 325 billion dollars (around 300 billion euros) over the next three months, in order…
Fort-de-France airport runway invaded, eight arrests
Eight people were arrested in Martinique after the invasion, Thursday, October 10, of the runway at Fort-de-France airport, which caused the diversion of three flights to Guadeloupe, the police announced…
new night of violence in Martinique against a backdrop of mobilization against the high cost of living
Tension rose a notch during the night from Wednesday to Thursday in Martinique: twelve gendarmes were injured, including one by gunshot, stores were burned and barricades were set on fire.…
opposition fails to lift Milei’s ‘veto’ on university budget increase
In Argentina, it was a victory for Javier Milei. The opposition failed yesterday, Wednesday October 9, to lift the veto from the ultraliberal president to the increase in the university…
Martinique in the fight against mass distribution
For 38 days, the movement to fight against the high cost of living has intensified in Martinique. Monday October 7, clashes took place between demonstrators and police on a Lamentin…
Who will be affected by the tax increases announced by Michel Barnier?
Two days after the general policy speech by French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, during which he mentioned a tax increase for the wealthiest, the Minister of Budget and Public Accounts…