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's military reported that a ballistic missile launched by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen was successfully intercepted by air defenses overnight.
Sirens sounded in central Israel as the missile approached, but an early warning system alerted residents via push notifications on their phones three minutes prior.
This incident marks one of the 38 ballistic missiles and 10 drones launched by the Houthis at Israel since March 18, when the IDF resumed its offensive against Hamas in Gaza. Several missiles have fallen short, but Israel's defense systems continue to protect against these aerial threats.