By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on RFI
Illustrative image · Finalchoice · Pexels · Licence PexelsMillions of African donkeys are slaughtered to supply the Chinese ejiao market, a gelatine used in traditional Chinese medicine. This trade is weakening donkey populations and the livelihoods of many rural African families, according to RFI.
Niger State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture targets 4,000 jobs through a proposed partnership with the Dangote Group. The agricultural project is expected to benefit about 3,700 young people in several communities in the state, according to Leadership.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Leadership ·
Iran is distributing iodine tablets to people living near its nuclear facilities amid fears of new US strikes. The measure was confirmed by an Iranian Health Ministry official quoted by The Times, according to Al Jazeera.
🇮🇷 Iran · Source: Tribune Online ·
Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of Spain’s People’s Party, said Spain could withdraw from hosting the 2030 World Cup if the final were awarded to Morocco. The tournament is co-hosted by Spain, Morocco and Portugal, with three stadiums bidding to host the final, according to COPE, cited by Yabiladi.
🇪🇸 Spain · Source: Yabiladi ·
Eight new school transport buses have been handed over to the Tahfiz Local Development Company in Fquih Ben Salah to facilitate pupils’ travel, particularly in rural areas. The vehicles were donated by OCP Group and will support the management of provincial school transport, according to MAP.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: MAP ·
JD Vance mène des pourparlers indirects avec l’IranLe vice-président américain JD Vance participe depuis deux semaines à des pourparlers indirects avec l’Iran pour obtenir un nouveau cessez-le-feu et relancer les négociations nucléaires. Il échange notamment avec le Premier ministre qatari Mohammed ben Abderrahmane Al Thani et le chef de l’armée pakistanaise Asim Munir, selon Axios.
Zamfara sets up committee to fight illegal miningThe Zamfara State government in Nigeria has set up a 13-member committee to fight illegal mining in gold-producing areas. Chaired by Environment Commissioner Abdulrahman Tumbido, it is tasked with coordinating authorities and security forces to identify operators and enforce rules, according to Leadership.The week in Africa
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