Annually, 36.9 million tonnes of cashew apples are produced, however they’re mostly discarded as waste. Diedhou’s discovery of the cashew apple’s potential was more intentional: “During the cashew harvest, I saw all the fruit rotting into the ground. Cashewmeetly exports cashew meat processed in cooperatives from multiple locations – including Senegal, Benin, Tanzania, and Brazil – to Europe. “The market is ready for cashew meat that can be traced from farm to table,” she says. Whether ‘made in Africa’ cashew meat can become the front-runner for meat alternatives, remains to be seen.

Germany has started talks with Nigeria on importing hydrogen from the West African nation as it looks to further bolster its energy security. It’s about gas, but also about hydrogen as the gas of the future – clean and climate-neutral. We already operate a hydrogen office here and want to make progress overall in expanding renewable energies.”Have you read? We are very successful, so we can also do more production in Nigeria and also find ways to bring the gas elsewhere. That meeting was organised by the German government, African Network for Solar Energy and Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance (REEEA).

Natalie Zemon Davis, who died on October 21 just short of her 95th birthday, was probably the best-known and most well-regarded of North American historians since the 1970s. But it is her distinctive methods and contributions to what came to be known as microhistory that are best remembered. Microhistory is a method and approach to historical writing that deploys close analysis of an incident, a life or a specific location as a way into writing about wider society. Microhistory brought a different scale and point of view to the writing of history, one based on closeness and familiarity as opposed to distance and strangeness. Davis continued writing this global microhistory in her unfinished but almost complete book, Braided Histories.

Nigeria-based commodities platform AFEX has raised US$26.5 million in funding from British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor. Operating through three business units, AFEX addresses the challenges faced by smallholder farmers, providing better access to inputs, credit facilities, micro-insurance, storage services, training, and markets. It has now banked US$26.5 million in funding from BII, which will support structural improvements in Africa’s agricultural industry, significantly benefitting smallholder farmers and leading to improvements in food security. Supporting smallholder farmers to achieve a fair wage is vital to ensure they remain in operation, producing more and higher quality crops for local consumption. The construction of the storage facilities and soy processing facilities will generate over 700 temporary jobs and more than 80 permanent roles.

As of October 2023, South Africa boasts 51 solar power stations contributing clean energy to its grid. Collectively, they generate over 2,700MW of clean electricity, making solar power a significant source of energy in the country. South Africa’s abundant sunshine throughout the year makes solar energy an attractive option for its power generation needs. Most of these solar farms utilize photovoltaic (PV) panels, similar to those commonly used in rooftop installations on homes and businesses. The table provides a summary of these solar power plants, their locations, and their maximum output as of September 2023.

[1/2] A TORC Oil & Gas pump jack is seen near Granum, Alberta, Canada May 6, 2020. Companies operating in the huge Montney shale formation, which spans northern Alberta and British Columbia and accounts for roughly half Canada's gas production, are most attractive to potential buyers. Canada is home to the world's third largest oil reserves, most of it in the form of bitumen in oil sands concentrated in Alberta. Already, U.S. acquisitions of Canadian oil and gas targets have more than doubled from last year and hit a 12-year high of $3.2 billion so far in 2023, according to LSEG data. Another substantial draw for investors is the largely untapped potential of Canadian shale.

To check the flow of migrants and refugees, this July, the EU reached a “strategic partnership” deal with Tunisia for over €100 million. What the policymakers in Brussels are failing to recognise and acknowledge is the strong link between Tunisia’s economic decline and the increase in migration. Tunisia's economic collapse can be averted by other meansTo help the country’s ailing economy, the EU needs to look at innovative economic solutions instead of signing deals that prop up Saied's illiberal regime. This can be done by means of investing in Tunisia's private sector and strengthening the local economy. EU policies toward Tunisia must chart a new course, closely collaborating with the private sector to craft innovative strategies for democracy and economic development.

from PHYLLIS BIRORI in Kigali, RwandaRwanda BureauKIGALI, (CAJ News) – THE World Travel and Tourism Council’s (WTTC’s) 23rd Global Summit has kicked off in Kigali, Rwanda with a strong message of recovery for the sectors. The latest data from WTTC and its partner, Oxford Economics, shows that global travel is surging back, with all regions recovering faster than previously expected, with Asia-Pacific leading the way. “Our latest data highlights our sector’s enduring appeal and resilience and is recovering faster than anticipated,” said WTTC President and Chief Executive Officer, Julia Simpson. This represents the most comprehensive environmental data in travel and tourism’s history including the sector’s energy, and water use footprint. According to the data, travel and tourism was responsible for 8,1 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in 2019, some 10,6 percent of total global energy and 0,9 percent of freshwater use.

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim responsibility for Israel attack Houthi rebels in Yemen are claiming responsibility for multiple missile and drone attacks aimed at Israel after the Israel Defense Forces earlier this week said it intercepted a strike from Yemen. There are concerns the Houthis, who are backed by Iran, could draw the wider region into the battle between Israel and Hamas. Farea Al-Muslimi, a research fellow at Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa Programme, joined CBS News to discuss the group.

Up to now, Denmark has been leading the Nordic countries in a more strict policy on immigration but the new agreement reflects the growing popularity of the Danish model as anti-immigration voices have gained traction across the Nordic region. The trilateral agreement is the result of a two-day meeting in Copenhagen before the Nordic Council meeting in Oslo on Monday (31 October). The agreement also paves the way for a close cooperation among the Nordic countries on joint flights from “a Nordic country to a third country, so that people without legal residence in several of the Nordic countries can depart from one Nordic country to a third country,” the statement said, adding it would be done in collaboration with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex. The agreement also commits the Nordic countries to increase support for “stranded irregular migrants in North Africa” who will be offered assisted voluntary return to their home countries and assistance in re-establishing themselves in the third country. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), irregular immigrants often travel by the help of smugglers on their way to Europe and many end up stranded in Africa on their way.

Under the draft decree, which is expected to be approved by the cabinet on Friday, Italy will help African nations in areas including education, exports, infrastructures, health and sustainable exploitation of natural resources. "The Mattei Plan encourages the involvement of African states in the identification, definition and implementation of the Plan's interventions," the draft said. The draft said the Mattei Plan would last four years and envisage differentiated strategies for separate areas of the African continent. Italy, which will take over the presidency of the Group of Seven (G7) nations in 2024, pledged to make Africa a central theme while it is at the helm. Another summit with African nations was due in November, but the government postponed it after the Israel-Hamas war erupted.

The United Arab Emirates will pump more investments in Egypt across various development sectors, the Gulf country’s minister of Investment Mohammed Al-Suwaidy has told Egyptian Premier Mostafa Madbouly. Al-Suwaidy conveyed to Madbouly UAE’s eagerness to invest in various development sectors, highlighting that the directive to do so was issued by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the office of the Egyptian Premier said. The North African country is reportedly banking on attracting Gulf investment by offering state-owned assets under the government’s IPO program under which the shares of several state-run companies will be floated on the local stock market. In September 2023, President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi visited the UAE to talk with his counterpart Mohamed bin Zayed about bolstering bilateral economic cooperation. The trade volume between the two countries reached $4.6 billion in the first 11 months of 2022, growing 6.5 percent compared to the same period in 2021.

Rate announcements Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) - Far East Asia to West Africa Share LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Copy link WeChatIn order to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is introducing the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for ALL Dry Cargo Containers from Great China Area and North East Asia Area (excl. Taiwan China) to Central/Southern West Africa effective 6th Nov 23, for Taiwan China to Central/Southern West Africa effective 2nd Dec 23. For non-FMC, PCD refers to the scheduled departure date of the first water leg at the time of booking confirmation for non-spot bookings. * For SPOT shipment, the effective date is referring to the scheduled departure date of the first water leg. Ningbo, CN to Apapa, NGDry containerSurcharge code 20 DRY 40 DRY 40 HC 45 HC Surcharge code OF 20 DRY 2334 USD 40 DRY 2617 USD 40 HC 2617 USD 45 HC 3617 USD Surcharge code CP1(Container Protect Essential) 20 DRY 2000 NGN 40 DRY 4000 NGN 40 HC 4000 NGN 45 HC 4000 NGN Surcharge code DCG(Destination Certificate Charge) PER - DOC 20 DRY 100 NGN 40 DRY 100 NGN 40 HC 100 NGN 45 HC 100 NGN Surcharge code DDF(Documentation fee - Destination) 20 DRY 23850 NGN 40 DRY 43200 NGN 40 HC 43200 NGN 45 HC 43200 NGN Surcharge code EXP(Export Service) 20 DRY 100 CNY 40 DRY 100 CNY 40 HC 100 CNY 45 HC 100 CNY Surcharge code ODF(Documentation Fee Origin) 20 DRY 450 CNY 40 DRY 450 CNY 40 HC 450 CNY 45 HC 450 CNY Surcharge code OHC(Terminal Handling Service - Origin) 20 DRY 563 CNY 40 DRY 856 CNY 40 HC 856 CNY 45 HC 856 CNY Surcharge code PAI(Port Additionals / Port Dues Import) 20 DRY 45000 NGN 40 DRY 90000 NGN 40 HC 90000 NGN 45 HC 90000 NGN Surcharge code PSS 20 DRY 200 USD 40 DRY 300 USD 40 HC 300 USD 45 HC 300 USDSpecial containerSurcharge code 20 Special 40 Special Surcharge code OF 20 Special 2334 USD 40 Special 2617 USD Surcharge code CP1(Container Protect Essential) 20 Special 2000 NGN 40 Special 4000 NGN Surcharge code DCG(Destination Certificate Charge) PER - DOC 20 Special 100 NGN 40 Special 100 NGN Surcharge code DDF(Documentation fee - Destination) 20 Special 23850 NGN 40 Special 43200 NGN Surcharge code EXP(Export Service) 20 Special 100 CNY 40 Special 100 CNY Surcharge code ODF(Documentation Fee Origin) 20 Special 450 CNY 40 Special 450 CNY Surcharge code OHC(Terminal Handling Service - Origin) 20 Special 723 CNY 40 Special 1061 CNY Surcharge code PAI(Port Additionals / Port Dues Import) 20 Special 45000 NGN 40 Special 90000 NGN Surcharge code PSS 20 Special 200 USD 40 Special 300 USD

Public Management(Ecofin Agency) - This funding supports the Senegalese government's efforts to develop smart cities and accelerate economic growth, in a context of boosting intra-African trade. The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has just granted CFA65 billion ($104.6 million) in financing to support urban development initiatives in Senegal. Additionally, it lays the groundwork for economic growth in the city of Saint-Louis in anticipation of forthcoming oil and gas extraction endeavors. Saint-Louis is set to evolve into a hub for hydrocarbon activities, sparking growth in economic ventures and the influx of new services and industries. The credit extension brings EBID's commitments to Senegal to around CFA 350 billion.

Located on the northeast coast of Oman, the Oman LNG liquefaction complex comprises two liquefaction trains, each with a capacity of 3.8 million metric tons of LNG per year (Mtpa). It is adjacent to the Qalhat LNG project, comprising one 3.8 Mtpa train, and in which Oman LNG holds a stake. Through this agreement, TotalEnergies is extending beyond 2024 its interest in Oman LNG, by ten years, and in Qalhat LNG, by five years. Qalhat LNG is also majority-owned by the Government of Oman (46.84%), Oman LNG (36.8%), Naturgy (7.36%), Itochu (3%), Mitsubishi (3%) and Osaka Gas (3%). @TotalEnergies l TotalEnergies l TotalEnergies l TotalEnergiesCautionary NoteThe terms “TotalEnergies”, “TotalEnergies company” or “Company” in this document are used to designate TotalEnergies SE and the consolidated entities that are directly or indirectly controlled by TotalEnergies SE.