Gabon to halt raw manganese exports by 2029 and ban chicken imports from 2027, aiming to boost local processing, create skilled jobs, and enhance economic self-reliance.
Namibia observed its first genocide remembrance day for the Herero and Nama massacres, urging Germany for additional reparations beyond the €1.1 billion already pledged.
At least 115 people have died in Mokwa, Nigeria, following catastrophic floods triggered by heavy rains and a dam collapse, raising urgent concerns about climate change and disaster preparedness.
Racquel Chantel Smith and two accomplices were sentenced for selling 6-year-old Joshlin in a human trafficking case in South Africa; the child remains missing.
The $31.4 million STEPS project to transform Lesotho’s poultry sector has been canceled, causing widespread concern among local farmers and stakeholders.
