Rising food prices lead to smuggling and protests in Nigeria as the country's predicament worsens.
Nigeria is on the verge of a food crisis as millions of people cannot pay for basic essentials due to smugglers' exaggerated pricing. Due to the circumstances, trade unions have called for rallies against the government's handling of the crisis. In the last year, food prices have increased by about 40%, making it difficult for many Nigerians to feed their families or themselves. The crisis shows no signs of abating, leaving the nation's future unknown.
Nepalese protests calling for the restoration of monarchy
Royalists in Nepal are staging protests to reinstate the late King Gyanendra Shah. They aim to restore the monarchy and restore Hinduism as the official state religion. Following violent riots, the same king was overthrown sixteen years ago. Why do the people of Nepal want him back?
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