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The researchers found that the heatwave would likely not have occurred if global temperatures remained at pre-industrial levels. Several factors worsened the heatwave’s impact and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286622
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The Syrian pound's exchange rate fell by 40% in the first week of June before recovering slightly. After nine years of ruinous conflict, the struggling economy has been brought to…
The economy faces chronic problems of low growth, joblessness and declining living standards, resulting in periodic protests. Its heavy dependence on foreign aid, especially from…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280803
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However, that growth is a statistical outlier, mostly signalling a recovery from severe COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Meanwhile, China continues to dominate North Korea's…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289311
ISSN: 2633-304X
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In practice, politics remains mired in factional corruption, and the economy is stagnant. Poverty and food insecurity levels are alarmingly high, and other human development…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB258032
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Migration flows through Niger.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211080
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Mali’s economy has suffered a double blow in recent months from ECOWAS sanctions and the COVID-19 pandemic, amidst political turbulence and ongoing insecurity. The country ranks…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256911
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Floods and heavy rains have made the situation worse. Meanwhile, attacks by the Huthis (the group in control of northern Yemen) obstruct shipping traffic to Hodeida port, which is…
Food shortages and insecurity in the Sahel.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB233763
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Mental health problems in Lebanon.