Farmers in Ivory Coast warn that dry weather could harm cocoa bean quality and yields, highlighting challenges during the dry season.
Economy
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Chad’s parliamentary election, shadowed by opposition boycott, consolidates President Deby’s power as citizens focus on jobs and economic improvements.
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A shark attack in Marsa Alam has left one tourist dead and another injured, prompting authorities to enforce swimming restrictions.
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African nations navigate Agoa’s opportunities amid challenges as the U.S. trade pact nears its 2025 expiration.
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Egypt secures 1.267 million tons of wheat for mid-2025 but faces scrutiny over procurement transparency and dwindling reserves.
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A Nigerian military airstrike targeting bandits mistakenly killed 10 civilians in Sokoto. Authorities are investigating the tragic incident to prevent recurrence.
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Libya’s eastern government agrees to remove fuel subsidies, aiming to address smuggling and economic strain despite political and logistical challenges.
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Famine expands in Sudan, leaving millions hungry as conflict blocks aid. Warring parties blamed for worsening the humanitarian crisis.
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Morocco’s new family law proposals aim to enhance women’s rights in child custody, polygamy, and marriage, fostering equality and justice.
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Sudan withdraws from global hunger-monitoring as famine spreads, raising concerns over humanitarian efforts and worsening food insecurity amid civil war