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.
During a visit to the Gaza Strip, IDF Chief of Staff Zamir emphasized the military's determination to defend itself.
He highlighted the atrocities committed in Nir Oz, where babies, children, women, and the elderly were murdered and kidnapped. Zamir vowed that the IDF would do everything to return the hostages and defeat the Khan Yunis Brigade, just as the Rafah Brigade was defeated. He stressed the importance of remembering the events in Gaza, saying, "We must not forget for a moment what happened here."