Ivory Coast, the world’s leading cocoa producer, has raised its guaranteed farm gate price to a record $4.50 per kilogram, a move that could significantly boost farmer incomes and shape the political mood ahead of the country’s October 25 presidential election. Ivory Coast raises its farm gate cocoa price to a record $4.50 per kilogram,…
The Somali government has strongly dismissed claims that it struck a “secret deal” with Sweden linking development aid to deportations, calling the reports “false, misleading, and unfounded.” The Somali government denied allegations of a secret deal with Sweden linking development aid to deportations. The Somali Prime Minister’s Office emphasized transparency and compliance with international law…
South Africa’s major municipalities, except Cape Town, are in a “death spiral,” overspending on administrative costs while neglecting critical infrastructure. South African municipalities are reportedly overspending on administrative costs while neglecting infrastructure. The situation has led to inconsistent services and protests in cities like Johannesburg. Efforts to mitigate the crises include conditional grants and international…
Motorists formed long queues outside fuel stations in Mali’s capital, Bamako, on Wednesday amid growing fears of a fuel shortage. Fuel shortages in Bamako, Mali, have led to long queues at gas stations. Al-Qaeda-linked insurgents imposed a blockade last month, affecting fuel imports. Major fuel providers in the capital have run out of stock, leading…
