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Rising sea levels are putting Nigeria's coastal communities at growing risk, according to reporting by Deutsche Welle. Erosion and flooding threaten homes and livelihoods along the country's low-lying coastline, including areas around Lagos and the Niger Delta. The story highlights the mounting pressure climate change places on vulnerable coastal populations in West Africa.
- 2Ghana shifts nutrition programmes from donor aid to state control▼Ghana’s nutrition reset: From donor dependence to government-owned care
Ghana is moving its nutrition programmes away from reliance on donor funding toward government-owned care, Devex reports. The reset signals an effort by the West African nation to build sustainable, domestically financed nutrition services rather than depending on external partners.
- 3Ghana Cuckooshrike Rediscovered In Ivory Coast Forests●Gorgeous Lost Bird Species The Ghana Cuckooshrike Rediscovered In Forests Of The Cote d'Ivoire
The Ghana Cuckooshrike, a striking bird species long feared lost, has been rediscovered in the forests of Côte d'Ivoire. Ornithologists and bird enthusiasts are celebrating the finding, which offers hope that other rare species may persist in West Africa's rapidly shrinking forest habitats despite years without confirmed sightings.
- 4Over $2.5 Billion Committed to West Africa's Industrial Growth▼Africa : Over USD 2.5 billion to finance West Africa’s industrial growth
More than USD 2.5 billion has been earmarked to finance industrial development in West Africa. The funding, reported by regional broadcaster Africa24 TV, is aimed at supporting the region's industrialisation drive. Details on the contributors and specific projects have not yet been made public, but the announcement is drawing attention across African business and policy circles.
- 5Amazon considers Ghana for Africa broadband expansion●Amazon considers Ghana for broadband expansion in Africa — MyJoyOnline
Amazon is weighing Ghana as a location for expanding broadband internet access across Africa, according to MyJoyOnline. The potential move would bring improved connectivity to the West African nation and could signal broader investment in the continent's digital infrastructure, drawing attention from people following Africa's tech and telecoms developments.
- 6Five ODI Centuries Scored on a Single Day●I count 5 ODI centuries scored today around the world. Banton for England, Miller for South Africa, Greaves for West Ind
Five one-day international centuries were recorded in a single day of cricket. Tom Banton reached three figures for England, David Miller scored a hundred for South Africa, and Justin Greaves did so for the West Indies. In India's match, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill both added centuries, making it an unusually prolific day for ODI batting worldwide.
- 7New Platform Aims to Boost Real Estate Investment in West Africa●New Platform Seeks to Improve Real Estate Investment Across West Africa
A new platform has been launched with the aim of improving real estate investment across West Africa. The initiative seeks to make property investment more accessible and transparent in the region, where housing markets have struggled with limited financing and informal transactions. Further details about the platform's operators, funding, and target countries have not been made widely available.