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Nigeria's onion dispute with Ghana tests West African free trade

Cheaper Nigerian onions may once again be heading to Ghana after a dispute between traders was resolved last month. But the row has exposed a wider problem for West Africa's growing free trade area: what happens when the free movement of goods puts pressure on local producers?

Radio France Internationale

West African scientists warn of weakening health systems and urge stronger outbreak detection

West African laboratory scientists are urging governments to strengthen their capacity to detect disease outbreaks to prevent another major crisis

The Independent UK

China, Iran among countries using AI to spy on dissidents and minorities, Anthropic says

Anthropic said Thursday it had disrupted several state-sponsored surveillance operations using its artificial intelligence models, warning of the growing AI use to target dissidents and minorities. The campaigns, detected between January and July, originated in China, Iran and West Africa and targeted diaspora communities, including Hong Kong pro-democracy activists.

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DRC’s Ebola outbreak has the potential to become a global pandemic. How to make sure it doesn’t

Given its speed, scale and scope, the Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease that broke out in the Democratic Republic of Congo in mid-2026 could become a global epidemic.

The Conversation

A Green Mamba Bit a Man in Switzerland, and His Doctors Borrowed a Tool from the Operating Room

A 59-year-old in Switzerland was bitten by a West African green mamba. Doctors used an anesthesia monitor to track the venom's paralysis.

Medical Daily

Cocoa Prices Rise on Concern Over West African Cocoa Quality

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +123 (+1.85%) on Monday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) did not trade, with markets in the UK closed for a holiday. NY cocoa extended its sharp three-session rally on Monday and posted an 11-month high. Concerns about the quality...

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West African Cocoa Crop Concerns Underpin Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +106 (+1.59%) today, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is not trading, with markets in the UK closed today for a holiday. NY cocoa extended its sharp three-session rally today, posting an 11-month high. Concerns about the quality of this...

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Cocoa Prices Surge on West African Crop Risks

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +475 (+7.69%) on Friday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +385 (+8.77%). Cocoa prices soared for a second straight day on Friday and posted 11-month highs. Concerns about the quality of this year’s West African cocoa crops are...

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Supply Fears Push Cocoa Prices to 11-Month Highs

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +444 (+7.19%) today, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +363 (+8.27%). Cocoa prices are rallying sharply for a second day today and posted 11-month highs. Concerns about the quality of this year’s West African cocoa crops are fueling...

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Cocoa Prices Surge on West African Cocoa Quality Concerns

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +342 (+5.87%) on Thursday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +239 (+5.76%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply on Thursday and posted 3-week highs on concern about the quality of this year’s West African cocoa crops. The lack of sunshine...

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Cocoa Prices Jump on Concern Over West African Crop Quality

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +324 (+5.56%) today, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +226 (+5.45%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply today and posted 3-week highs on concern about the quality of this year’s West African cocoa crops. The lack of sunshine in the...

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Indian refiners widen oil search as attacks hurt Russian flows

Indian refiners are reducing Russian crude imports amid Ukrainian attacks on supply routes. They are now seeking alternative oil supplies from West Africa and the Americas. Persian Gulf suppliers are also being approached despite Strait of Hormuz concerns. This shift occurs as nationwide demand is expected to increase soon. Refiners…

The Economic Times

Muslim World League launches plan to counter extremism and promote peace in West Africa

Muslim and Christian leaders from across West Africa signed four cooperation agreements at a conference in Abuja, adopted the Abuja Declaration and established a new coordinating body to counter extremist narratives.

Euronews

Cocoa Prices Fall on Exceptional Growing Conditions in West Africa

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) closed down -139 (-2.30%) on Tuesday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed down -82 (-1.91%). Cocoa prices settled lower on Tuesday amid reports of exceptional growing conditions in the Ivory Coast and Ghana. The favorable weather has fostered new flowering on...

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Favorable West African Weather Weighs on Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) is down -139 (-2.30%) today, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -87 (-2.02%). Cocoa prices are under pressure today on reports of exceptional growing conditions in the Ivory Coast and Ghana. The favorable weather has fostered new flowering on cocoa...

The Economic Times

Asian refiners buy more US crude as Hormuz remains blocked

Asian refiners are buying U.S. crude amid Strait of Hormuz shipping concerns. South Korea's GS Caltex secured two million barrels of Mars crude for November. Japan's Cosmo Energy and Eneos Corp also purchased Mars and WTI crude. Taiwan's CPC Corp bought WTI and West African crude through a tender. India's…

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Cocoa Recovers More Ground After Tuesday’s Sharp Drop on Beneficial West African Weather

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +10 (+0.18%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +10 (+0.24%). Cocoa prices continued higher today, retracing more of the sharp declines seen on Tuesday, when NY and London cocoa both fell by more than -4%. Cocoa prices...

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Cocoa Recovers Some Ground After Tuesday’s Sharp Drop on Beneficial West African Weather

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) is up +88 (+1.59%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +35 (+0.86%). Cocoa prices are trading higher today, retracing some of the sharp declines seen on Tuesday, when Sep ICE NY cocoa fell -4.78% and London cocoa fell -4.21%. Cocoa...

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Cocoa Prices Retreat on Beneficial West African Weather

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) closed down -278 (-4.78%) on Tuesday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed down -179 (-4.21%). Cocoa prices fell to 1-week lows on Tuesday and settled sharply lower. Cocoa prices retreated on reports of exceptional growing conditions in the Ivory Coast and...

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Exceptional Growing Conditions in West Africa Weigh on Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) is down -291 (-5.00%) today, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -188 (-4.42%). Cocoa prices are sharply lower today, falling to 1-week lows. Cocoa prices are sliding on reports of exceptional growing conditions in the Ivory Coast and Ghana, which...

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The Outlook for Smaller West African Cocoa Production Lifts Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) closed up +39 (+0.67%) on Monday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +5 (+0.12%). Cocoa prices erased early losses on Monday and settled higher on fund buying amid the outlook for poor weather from this year’s El Niño weather system...

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Cocoa Prices Rebound on the Outlook for West African Cocoa Output to Decline

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) is up +72 (+1.25%) today, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +5 (+0.12%). Cocoa prices erased early losses today and moved higher as the outlook for poor weather from this year’s El Niño weather system could reduce cocoa production in...

Medical Daily

Congo Ebola Outbreak Passes Kivu Epidemic to Become the Largest Ever Recorded Outside West Africa

WHO data show 3,605 confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola cases in DR Congo, surpassing the 2018 Kivu epidemic. Deaths now exceed 1,600, with no licensed vaccine.

The Economic Times

In 1533, a Portuguese ship loaded with gold, silver and other treasures was heading to India. It was found in Namibia nearly 500 years later by a diamond mining company, but without any trace of its crew

A 16th-century Portuguese ship, the Bom Jesus, was found buried beneath Namibian desert sands. This remarkably preserved wreck yielded a valuable cargo of gold, copper, and ivory. Thousands of coins and copper ingots were recovered from the ancient vessel. Elephant tusks from West Africa highlighted extensive trade networks of the…

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Ecowas greenlights $25bn Nigeria-Morocco mega gas pipeline

West African leaders have approved plans for a gas pipeline linking Nigeria to Morocco, marking a major political milestone for one of Africa's most ambitious infrastructure projects.

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