Ethiopian army pushes back Tigrayan rebels

Next, from boardrooms to cocoa fields, a growing number of urban Ivorians are turning to agriculture. On weekends, civil servants, entrepreneurs and traders leave Abidjan behind to tend to farms in the countryside, seeking extra income. But running a plantation from afar comes with challenges.

Plus, Senegal is counting down to a historic moment. In a few weeks' time, Dakar will host the 2026 Youth Olympic Games: the first Olympic event ever staged in Africa. But the stakes go far beyond sport. We speak to Senegal’s Minister of Sports, Djirèye Clotilde Coly.