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.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has issued evacuation warnings to Palestinians in Gaza City's Zeitoun and Shuja'iyya neighborhoods, as well as three areas in northern Gaza. Residents are advised to head to western Gaza City due to planned military strikes targeting these locations.
The IDF cites attacks by terror groups in the area against Israeli forces as the reason for the warning. A map of the area to be evacuated was shared by IDF's Arabic-language spokesman Col. Avichay Adraee.