Thousands of people marched across South Africa 🇿🇦, calling for stricter enforcement of immigration laws and action against illegal immigration.
Police maintained a strong presence, while the government urged peaceful protests and reminded the public that only the state can enforce immigration laws.
Liberia 🇱🇷 has banned the export of raw, unprocessed natural rubber to support local manufacturing.
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai signed an executive order requiring more rubber to be processed inside the country before export.
The ban covers cup lump, latex, and rubber scraps, while processed rubber products can still be exported.
The policy is expected to create jobs, add more value to Liberia's rubber industry, and reduce reliance on exporting raw materials.