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.
LGBTQ+ Activists Protest German Parliament's Pride Flag Decision
Hundreds of LGBTQ+ activists gathered outside the German parliament, rolling out a giant rainbow flag to protest the government's decision not to hoist an official Pride flag this year.
The protesters, including members of the group Grannies against the Right, called on Bundestag President Julia Klöckner to reconsider her decision, which limits the flag's display to the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia on May 17.