First, Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed ties and now with tensions spreading across the region, the African Union is urging all sides to show restraint. Meanwhile, Ethiopia's army is advancing toward the Tigrayan capital as fighting intensifies and new explosions rock Addis Ababa. Then, from boardrooms to cocoa fields, a growing number of urban Ivorians are turning to agriculture. On weekends,…
Ethiopia's army has pushed back Tigrayan rebels, intensifying fighting in the region and prompting the African Union to urge all sides to exercise restraint. Tensions have escalated to the point where Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed ties, raising concerns across the continent. Meanwhile, in Abidjan, Ivorians are finding new opportunities in agriculture, with many urban residents leaving the city over weekends to tend to farms in the countryside for additional income.
Senegal is also preparing for a significant event, set to host the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, marking Africa's first Olympic event.
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