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23 Apr 2026

Fast growth, low pay in Africa's creator economy

The Africa Creator Economy Report 2.0 finds the digital creative sector is growing but many creators earn very little. The report was published at the Africa Creators Summit in Lagos in January 2026.

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10 Apr 2026

History and AI: What it means for work

Historians compare past technological changes with the rise of artificial intelligence. A widely seen social media post and fast new AI tools have raised public concern about how quickly AI could change jobs, regulation, and the economy.

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26 Mar 2026

Iran war closes Strait of Hormuz and raises fuel costs

The war in Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for about a fifth of the world’s oil and gas. Global crude prices rose quickly and gasoline and diesel costs are higher for consumers.

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19 Mar 2026

How gig work is changing earning in Africa

Digital gig work now reaches millions across Africa. About 27 percent of online gig workers are women, and more than 21 million people earn part- or full-time through gig jobs that grew with smartphones after 2015.

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30 Jan 2026

Chinese app highlights loneliness among young people

A simple app that asks users to check in reached the top of China’s App Store in January 2026. Its popularity has drawn attention to many young people who live alone and wider social changes.

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16 Jan 2026

India's visa restrictions after Bangladesh upheaval hit Kolkata and medical tourism

After an August 2024 political upheaval in Bangladesh, India sharply limited visas for Bangladeshi citizens, citing security concerns and anti-India sentiment. The fall in visitors has damaged Kolkata businesses and India’s medical tourism from Bangladesh.

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29 Dec 2025

How the 2008 recession changed people’s class identity

Research shows the 2008 Great Recession made many Americans see themselves as lower class. The change in how people view their social class appears to have lasted for years and may affect health and politics.

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24 Dec 2025

Crop losses threaten food security across Africa

Researchers say climate shocks, pests and diseases are increasing crop losses across Africa. Erratic rainfall, flooding and biological threats reduce yields, lower incomes and affect national food supplies and global commodity markets.

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20 Dec 2025

Early pregnancy and women’s long-term earnings

A new study finds that having a child early in a career is linked to lower lifetime earnings. Researchers followed nearly 6,000 women across decades and identify career disruption and education as key factors.

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20 Dec 2025

Study: Climate Change Has Cut US Income

New research finds that climate change has already reduced income across the United States. The study links routine temperature shifts to national income losses and suggests implications for business and policy.

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18 Dec 2025

Lower birth rates helped close the gender pay gap

A new study finds that falling fertility in the United States helped narrow the gender pay gap. Researchers estimate that about eight percent of the gap’s improvement came because women had fewer children, and they offer policy suggestions.

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25 Nov 2025

Nepal’s cement industry: growth, jobs and pollution

After the 2015 Gorkha earthquake, Nepal expanded cement production with large investments, especially from Chinese firms. By 2019 it became self-sufficient and started exports to India in July 2022, while social and environmental problems grew.

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24 Nov 2025

China expands lithium investment in Nigeria

New lithium finds in Nigeria have drawn Chinese investment. Since September 2023 Chinese firms have poured money into processing, while Nigeria pushes local processing and activists warn about unsafe artisanal mining.

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