On Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, Ghana's parliament passed legislation imposing jail terms of up to 20 years for the sale or repurposing of land designated for cocoa farming, aiming to safeguard the nation's most important crop. This move reflects Ghana's commitment to preserving its cocoa industry, a vital part of its economy.

In related African news, the Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to open its largest-ever Ebola treatment facility. Meanwhile, Rwanda's cinema scene is gaining momentum with the release of a deeply moving new film.

These developments were reported by France 24 English in their "Eye on Africa" segment.

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