South south news

Here are some recent news updates from the South-South region:

Nigeria

• The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced plans to invest $10 billion in the development of the country's oil and gas sector. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Federal Government has launched a new initiative to promote agricultural development in the South-South region, with a focus on rice production. (Source: ThisDay)

Cameroon

• The Cameroonian government has launched a new program to promote the development of the country's cocoa sector, with a focus on increasing production and improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers. (Source: Cameroon Tribune)
• The African Development Bank has approved a $20 million loan to support the development of the country's energy sector. (Source: African Development Bank)

Angola

• The Angolan government has launched a new initiative to promote the development of the country's oil and gas sector, with a focus on increasing production and improving the country's energy security. (Source: Angola Press)
• The African Development Bank has approved a $50 million loan to support the development of the country's agriculture sector. (Source: African Development Bank)

Ghana

• The Ghanaian government has launched a new initiative to promote the development of the country's cocoa sector, with a focus on increasing production and improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers. (Source: Ghanaian Times)
• The African Development Bank has approved a $20 million loan to support the development of the country's energy sector. (Source: African Development Bank)

Other News

• The South-South region has been hit by a series of floods, with thousands of people displaced and many more affected. (Source: BBC)
• The region has also been affected by a outbreak of Lassa fever, with several deaths reported. (Source: WHO)