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Ecowas appoints Senegal's Birame Diop to drive regional reforms

West African leaders have appointed Senegal's former defence minister, General Birame Diop, to lead the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) Commission, placing a military figure with extensive UN peacekeeping experience at the helm as the bloc seeks to recover from the departure of three member states.

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Sea Otters Use Rocks as Tools, What That Reveals About Mammalian Intelligence and Cognition

The Rock in the ArmpitBefore a sea otter dives for a clam, it often tucks a flat stone under its forearm, a pocket it keeps specifically for this purpose. On the surface, it places the stone on its chest, holds the shellfish with both paws, and hammers until the shell…

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Green monkeys brought from West Africa as pets aboard slave ships during the 1600s escaped into the Caribbean, where they multiplied into thousands and now destroy millions of dollars' worth of crops every year

Green monkeys arrived in the Caribbean during the 1600s aboard European slave trade ships. These animals escaped captivity and established wild populations across several islands. They now cause significant monetary damage to agricultural crops annually. Managing these long-established invasive monkeys presents ongoing challenges for experts. Scientists study these monkeys as…

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Cocoa Prices Sharply Higher on West African Crop Concerns

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +293 (+5.09%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +228 (+5.35%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher for a third session on Wednesday, with NY cocoa posting a 6-month high and London cocoa posting a 7-month high. Cocoa...

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Cocoa Prices Surge Amid West African Weather Risks

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +313 (+5.43%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +244 (+5.72%). Cocoa prices are surging today amid weather risks in West Africa, with NY cocoa posting a 6-month high and London cocoa posting a 7-month high. Cocoa prices...

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West African Weather Risks Underpin Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Tuesday closed up +65 (+1.14%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +43 (+1.02%). Cocoa prices extended their sharp three-week-long rally on Tuesday, posting 6-month highs. Cocoa prices have rallied sharply over the past three weeks as heavy rains in...

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Cocoa Prices Supported by Adverse West African Weather

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +39 (+0.68%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +27 (+0.64%). Cocoa prices extended their sharp three-week-long rally today, posting 6-month highs. Cocoa prices have rallied sharply over the past three weeks as heavy rains in the Ivory...

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During the 1980s drought, a Burkina Faso farmer revived an ancient zai farming technique that turned barren land into a 40-hectare forest and inspired land restoration across the Sahel

In the early 1980s, as a severe drought gripped the Sahel region of West Africa, a farmer in northern Burkina Faso named Yacouba Sawadogo began quietly reviving an old, largely abandoned farming technique on land near his village that many considered too degraded to ever grow anything again. The technique,…

The Times of India

Climate justice in Africa: floods, fossil fuels and the fightback

This week in Spotlight on Africa, we look at climate change, environmental justice and the challenges of adaptation. While Europe's heatwaves make headlines, temperatures are also climbing across Africa, with parts of the Sahel approaching 50°C. West Africa is also experiencing severe flooding caused by climate change. Yet Africa is…

Radio France Internationale

Cocoa Prices Soar on Excessive West African Rains

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Monday closed up +658 (+13.07%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +460 (+12.23%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply on Monday, with NY cocoa posting a 5.75-month high and London cocoa posting a 6-month high, as concerns about West African weather...

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Heavy West African Rains Push Cocoa Prices Sharply Higher

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +676 (+13.42%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +460 (+12.23%). Cocoa prices are surging today, with NY cocoa posting a 5.75-month high and London cocoa posting a 6-month high, as concerns about West African weather have fueled...

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Severe flooding leaves a trail of death and destruction in West Africa

Severe floods have hit Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, Togo and Nigeria this week. At least 13 people have been killed in recent days in Ghana and five in Togo, while 59 have died in Côte d’Ivoire since the rainy season began in mid-May.

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Excessive West African Rains Support Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +14 (+0.28%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) was unchanged. Cocoa prices settled mixed on Wednesday as they consolidate just below last Thursday’s 5.5-month highs. Cocoa prices have rallied sharply over the past two weeks, rising by more...

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West African Cocoa Crop Risks Lift Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +84 (+1.69%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +85 (+2.29%). Cocoa prices are climbing today as they consolidate just below last Thursday’s 5.5-month highs. Cocoa prices have rallied sharply over the past two weeks, rising by more...

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The Current Ebola Outbreak Is Less Deadly Than Past Waves, but Risks Remain High

The current Ebola outbreak's death rate is 26%, lower than the 40-70% seen in the 2014–16 West Africa outbreak. Here's how Bundibugyo compares to other Ebola strains historically.

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Cocoa Prices Surge on West African Crop Concerns

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Thursday closed up +274 (+5.51%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +173 (+4.63%). Cocoa prices extended their two-week-long rally on Thursday, surging to 5.5-month highs. Concerns about the upcoming West African cocoa crop are pushing prices sharply higher. Heavy...

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Africa's rarest crocodile climbs trees in Côte d'Ivoire's Taï rainforest, but outside the park's borders, the tree-climbing slender-snouted has already vanished completely

A rarely studied West African crocodile, the slender-snouted species, faces critical endangerment. Recent research reveals it's actually two distinct species, increasing extinction risk. Fieldwork highlights their gentle nature and unique rainforest adaptations. However, deforestation and river pollution threaten their survival, impacting local food security and a vital ecosystem. Saving their…

The Economic Times

Niger airport attack kills 13, Al Qaeda-linked militants claim responsibility

Niger's capital Niamey faced a significant attack on its airport and military airbase. Al Qaeda's West Africa affiliate, JNIM, claimed responsibility for the assault. The government reported 11 security personnel and two civilians died. Security forces repelled the attackers, arresting several and seizing weapons. This incident highlights ongoing regional insecurity…

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The Conversation

How enslaved African Muslims resisted bondage through their faith and writing

Muslims in the United States often face negative stereotyping and suspicion. Especially in the years following 9/11, Muslims have been frequently cast as outsiders.

Radio France Internationale

The project nurturing West Africa's new generation of women filmmakers

Some of the West African film industry's biggest names are backing a new mentorship programme to support emerging women filmmakers. Showcased at this year's Cannes Film Festival, the Mariama Lab project aims to help women bring their stories to a wider audience in the region and beyond.

Medical Daily

Lassa Fever Nigeria 2026: 663 Confirmed Cases, 167 Deaths, 25 Percent Fatality Rate as US Healthcare Experts Issue Urgent Warning to Travelers

Nigeria's 2026 Lassa fever outbreak: 663 confirmed cases, 167 deaths, 25.2% case fatality rate — up from 18.5% last year — across 22 states. 39 healthcare workers infected. NETEC warns U.S. clinicians to increase suspicion in returning travelers. Here is what patients and providers need to know.

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Cocoa Prices Retreat as West African Weather Fears Ease

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -74 (-1.93%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed down -44 (-1.50%). Cocoa prices settled lower on Wednesday amid forecasts of dry conditions moving into West Africa later this week, which are expected to alleviate current flooding. Cocoa...

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Forecasts for Beneficial West African Weather Weigh on Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -77 (-2.01%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is down -49 (-1.67%). Cocoa prices are under pressure today amid forecasts of dry conditions moving into West Africa later this week, which are expected to alleviate flooding concerns. Cocoa prices...

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Cocoa Prices Slip on the Outlook for Drier Ivory Coast Weather

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Tuesday closed unchanged, and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed down -20 (-0.68%). Cocoa prices erased early gains on Tuesday and turned lower after updated weather forecasts called for drier conditions to move into West Africa later this week. Cocoa prices...

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Cocoa Prices Erase Early Gains on Forecasts for Drier Ivory Coast Weather

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -10 (-0.26%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is down -23 (-0.78%). Cocoa prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower after updated weather forecasts called for drier conditions to move into West Africa at the end...

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