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Sudan's prized gum trees ward off drought but workers wither
Sudan's prized gum trees ward off drought but workers wither
by  AFP

A vast belt of trees vital for global production of fizzy drinks helps Sudanese farmers adapt to climate change, but in the harsh drylands many are reluctant to take up the trade. To harvest the amber-coloured resin, farmers must suffer the same climatic extremes as their trees.

Luxury sector impatient for return of Chinese tourists
Luxury sector impatient for return of Chinese tourists
by  AFP

The European luxury sector is welcoming the end of pandemic lockdowns in China, as the return of big-spending Chinese tourists could sustain further growth. That growth was supported by the wave of post-lockdown US tourists visiting Europe armed with a strong dollar, as well as Korean and Southeast Asian tourists.

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