President Biden’s rescheduled trip to Angola in December signals a renewed focus on Africa by the Biden Administration, with Vice President Harris potentially expanding on this engagement if elected. The administration has acknowledged Africa’s growing importance and pushed for increased African representation in global decision-making bodies. Biden’s initiatives, including the U.S-Africa Leaders Summit and infrastructure projects, have revitalized U.S. interest in Africa. A Harris administration should prioritize strengthening ties with Nigeria, Africa’s most important nation, due to its economic and democratic significance, potentially starting with an early presidential visit.
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Nigerians abandon their pets due to cost-of-living crisis
Uche Akolisa & Kelechi AnoziaBBC News, LagosIn Lagos, Nigeria, rising living costs have led to an increase in abandoned pets, as seen in the case of Preye Maxwell, who reluctantly surrendered his dog Hanks due to financial strain after losing his job. The inflation rate, which peaked at 35% in December 2024, has drastically raised expenses for pet care, prompting many owners to abandon pets rather than seek new homes. Activists report that shelters now...
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