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Last update: 8 hours agoFood & Trade: Russia’s grain exports to Africa hit record highs in 2025, with Agroexport saying shipments reached nearly 52 million tons of grain and legumes, and wheat up 30% year-on-year; Cameroon stands out as a fast-growing buyer, taking 137,000 tons worth $32m in 2025 and about 93,000 tons worth $20.5m in just the first four months of 2026. War & Recruitment: Ukraine’s foreign ministry says Russia has recruited about 2,965 Africans from 36 countries to fight in its war, warning the real number may be higher and that Moscow plans to recruit 18,500 foreign nationals in 2026. Cameroon Security & Society: Cameroon marked Africa Day with a focus on sustainable water and sanitation, while the country’s National Day celebrations and Defence Open Days pushed “national unity” as the backbone of development and security. Global Human Rights: Pope Leo XIV issued a historic apology for the Vatican’s role in legitimising slavery, calling it “a wound in Christian memory,” and linking past exploitation to modern abuses tied to the digital economy. Environment & Resilience: Kenya’s tree-restoration push shows how smallholder projects are turning climate action into livelihoods, as farmers like Alice Onyango grow fruit and timber trees for income.
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