Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a six-month suspension on raw shea exports to boost local processing, job creation, and protect the shea value chain, predominantly benefiting women. This move aims to increase Nigeria's share in the $6.5 billion global shea market, currently capturing less than 1% despite producing nearly 40% of the world's supply. The initiative is part of the Renewed Hope Agenda, focusing on creating value domestically and competing globally. Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead efforts to expand processing capacity and ensure the reform brings lasting prosperity to farmers, women, and the nation.
Jose Manuel Albares, Spain’s foreign minister, says on X that he met Hakan Fidan of Turkey, and that the pair discussed the continuing negotiations to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Though neither country is directly involved in ceasefire talks, both have been outspoken role in the international community over Israel’s role in the conflict and its killing of civilians.
In late July, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened that his country could intervene militarily in Israel’s war on Gaza, and in May, Spain formally recognised the State of Palestine, drawing ire and sanction from Israel.