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.
Israel to appeal against ICC arrest warrants
Israel has informed the International Criminal Court that it will appeal against arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant.
The warrants were issued for the Israeli prime minister, Mr Gallant and senior Hamas commander Mohammed Diab Ibrahim al Masri by the ICC last week.
They are for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the war in Gaza.
Israel has rejected the court's jurisdiction and denies committing war crimes in Gaza.