Spain is Expanding The Seasonal Migrant Workers Program to Include The Gambia
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will sign a circular migration program with The Gambia, allowing Gambian workers to work in Spain temporarily and return home, as part of efforts to curb migration and strengthen relations in West Africa, where there has been a significant increase in migration to the Canary Islands.
Nigeria’s President Calls For An End To Protests Economic Hardship
By Omar Bah On Sunday, August 4th, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu called for suspending protests of a cost-of-living crisis, saying this would create an opportunity for dialogue. These were his first public comments since frustrated citizens took to the streets last week. Amnesty International has said at least 13 people were killed in clashes with
Youth-led African enterprises awarded $800,000 COP28
Eight dynamic African young women-led businesses emerged as winners of the 2023 YouthAdapt challenge. Each company will receive grant funding of up to $100,000. They will also receive comprehensive mentorship and coaching as part of a 12-month accelerator program. Since its launch in 2021, the YouthADAPT initiative (https://apo-opa.co/49ZU0zH) has provided more than $5 million to
