Fuel subsidies
Egyptian government implements third fuel price hike at the behest of the IMF
The fuel price hike announced on October 18 in Egypt is a part of its government’s commitment to the IMF to eliminate fuel subsidies in phases by December 2025.
Ecuadorians call for an end to Noboa’s austerity measures
Trade unions and social organizations will take to the streets nationwide to demand that the government reinstate the fuel subsidy.
Zambia’s debt crisis a warning for what looms ahead for Global South
Zambia is heading toward critical negotiations to restructure its mounting debts. The IMF has approved a $1.3 billion bailout plan for the country, which will impose cruel austerity measures on the Zambian people
- Venezuela passes a law targeting those who support sanctions on Venezuela
- People across US mobilize in solidarity with South Koreans calling for resignation of President Yoon
- Pakistan’s community health workers form first national union
- No-confidence vote overthrows French prime minister Barnier
- Israel jeopardizes Lebanon ceasefire agreement with dozens of airstrikes
