Africa: Most Africans Continue to Experience Economic Hardship, Despite Signs of Recovery

Africa: Most Africans Continue to Experience Economic Hardship, Despite Signs of Recovery

Government performance ratings improve slightly, but still overwhelmingly negative. Key findings Six in 10 Africans (59%) describe their country’s economic condition as “fairly bad” or “very bad.” A slim majority (51%) say their country’s economic situation has worsened over the past year. About half (49%) of citizens are optimistic that their country’s economic situation will…

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Africa: Most Africans Continue to Experience Economic Hardship, Despite Signs of Recovery

Africa: Without Work Permits, Refugee Women in Nairobi Face Exploitation and Hardship

Many refugee women in Nairobi lack official work permits, forcing them into precarious, informal jobs where they face low pay, exploitation, and no legal protection. Although refugees and asylum seekers are allowed to seek employment, obtaining legal work permits requires time, money, and documents that many do not have access to, contributing to lengthy delays….

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