Yemeni fishermen lose livelihoods as Houthis attack Red Sea shipping

Economy 2024-01-13

Yemeni fishermen lose livelihoods as Houthis attack Red Sea shipping

Iran-backed Houthis' attacks in the Red Sea have disrupted livelihoods in al-Hodeidah, as most families depend on fishing as a main source of income.

A closer look at China's swelling presence in Egypt, gateway to Europe and Africa

Economy 2024-01-05

A closer look at China's swelling presence in Egypt, gateway to Europe and Africa

Chinese investment in Egypt increased by 317% from 2017 to 2022, raising concerns that Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative is a cover for 'debt-trap diplomacy' and expanded military presence.

Houthi attacks on international shipping undermine Yemen's food security

Economy 2024-01-01

Houthi attacks on international shipping undermine Yemen's food security

The high cost and limited availability of food in impoverished and war-torn Yemen are a major consequence of the Houthis' attacks in the Red Sea.

Houthis' Red Sea threats add to Egypt's economic woes

Economy 2023-12-26

Houthis' Red Sea threats add to Egypt's economic woes

Shipping traffic in the Suez Canal, a key source of revenue for Egypt, has been affected by the Houthis' threats and attacks in the Red Sea.

Houthis' Red Sea attacks push global oil prices higher

Economy 2023-12-21

Houthis' Red Sea attacks push global oil prices higher

If ships do not pass through the Red Sea and Suez Canal, they need to travel around Africa, which adds considerable time and expense to journeys.

Amid wheat crisis triggered by Russia's war, Egypt has kept its people fed

Economy 2023-12-08

Amid wheat crisis triggered by Russia's war, Egypt has kept its people fed

With wheat imports from Russia and Ukraine stalled and a raft of competing challenges, Egypt has ensured its people have bread.

International aid helps Jordan withstand Hamas war shock

Economy 2023-11-19

International aid helps Jordan withstand Hamas war shock

European Union and International Monetary Fund aid will help the kingdom weather financial shocks, including from the Israel-Hamas war.

Wheat crisis sparked by Russia's war on Ukraine still lingers in Egypt

Economy 2023-11-01

Wheat crisis sparked by Russia's war on Ukraine still lingers in Egypt

Disruptions of supply routes and soaring prices have continued to plague Egypt, which is particularly vulnerable to market fluctuations with this vital cereal crop.

Israel-Hamas war already hitting tourism, regional economies: IMF

Economy 2023-10-26

Israel-Hamas war already hitting tourism, regional economies: IMF

Neighboring countries, especially those that rely on tourism, are feeling the effects of the conflict triggered by Hamas's attack on Israel.

Amid war, Yemeni women make and sell handicrafts to earn a living

Economy 2023-10-06

Amid war, Yemeni women make and sell handicrafts to earn a living

Confronted with food shortages, a collapsing currency and unemployment, some women have turned to handicrafts to make a living.