Due to worsening conditions in Yemen, this Western Union has seen a severe drop in the number of customers receiving remittances from abroad.

Fintech is contributing to financial inclusion in Egypt.

Djibouti's strategic location and open economy offers opportunities.

Hafez remains hopeful despite losing so much during Sudan’s civil war.

International investments and a tightening of fiscal policy are starting to ebb Egypt’s high inflation.

Once a model of a failed state, Somalia’s infrastructure is improving.

Hassan and his boat. Yemen’s civil war has reached its shores affecting the fishing industry and increasing food insecurity.

Due to extreme inflation and economic uncertainty, Mohsen has temporarily migrated to Saudi to help support his family in Egypt.

Omar migrated from Somalia to Djibouti to help support his family.

Microfinance in Egypt is having success with entrepreneurs.

Out of civil war comes educational opportunities.

Social loans help day laborers make ends meet.

Yemen's civil war threatens the operations of microfinance institutions and the loans that help entrepreneurs start and operate businesses.

Hassan has felt economic stress as he starts a family amid soaring costs in Egypt.

The Yemeni savings strategy of al-hakba creates social bonds and financial opportunities.

Despite civil unrest, fintech apps are having an important impact on financial inclusion.

Wafaa has found economic success and agency through micro-credit loans.

Mobile wallets are promoting financial inclusion in Somalia.

Local NGOs assist women with financial aide and achieving agency.