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Senegal looks to aquaculture as fish stocks dwindle
Senegal looks to aquaculture as fish stocks dwindle
Economy
by  AFP

The Senegalese town of Kayar sits on the doorstep of the vast Atlantic Ocean, but it is a farm located further inland that provides part of its fish production. In a vast hangar around 100 kilometres (60 miles) southeast of Dakar, Demba Diop specialises in the production of young fish destined for farming.

Climate change, economics muddy West's drive to curb Chinese EVs
Climate change, economics muddy West's drive to curb Chinese EVs
Economy
by  AFP

China's meteoric rise as the world's powerhouse of electric vehicle production makes Western efforts to curb their exports a tough sell -- and means they could even stifle the fight against climate change, analysts warn. But without a steady stream of electric vehicles on Europe's roads, analysts say, that goal will be tough to meet.

Biden official urges talks as US port strike enters second day
Biden official urges talks as US port strike enters second day
Economy
by  AFP

US dockworkers picketed for a second day Wednesday, garnering support from other labor groups as the Biden administration urged shippers to boost their offer to end a damaging strike weeks before the presidential election. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the strike could be ended quickly, arguing that shippers need to share more of the bounty after a period of "unbelievable profits."