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.
Protest in Iraq: Hundreds of people march in support of the Palestinians
Thousands of demonstrators from Iraq are marching in Baghdad to show support with the Gaza Strip's residents. After Friday prayers, protesters marched to the streets of Iraq's capital city. Their demand was for an instant truce before the fasting month of Ramadan.
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