Nigerian nut ban slammed as shea madness
Africa • Oct 7, 2025, 2:35 PM
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Nigerian communities that rely on sales of shea nuts are worried that a six-month export ban aimed at encouraging local use of the crop will leave a worrying crack in the $6 billion global market. Also, Benin's entrepreneurs take on the prickly problem of breakdowns in the pineapple production process.
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Videos show the Sudanese army's use of chlorine gas as a weapon
Africa • 9:11 AM
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On May 22, 2025, the US accused the Sudanese army of using chemical weapons in its war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia. The US presented no evidence to support the allegations, which the Sudanese army denied. But the FRANCE 24 Observers te
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In Madagascar, protesters call for a general strike against government
Africa • 9:05 AM
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The youth-led movement behind nearly two weeks of anti-government protests in Madagascar rejected dialogue with President Andry Rajoelina and called a strike and new demonstration for Thursday.
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Cameroon's president makes public appearance to campaign for reelection
Africa • 8:58 AM
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Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya appeared Tuesday at his first campaign rally for the upcoming election in which the world’s oldest head of state is seeking his eighth term.
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