The Latest Breaking News from West Africa

Cocoa Prices Plunge as Beneficial Rain in West Africa Boosts Crop Conditions

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) today is down -1,236 (-12.77%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) is down -149 (-2.51%). Cocoa prices today are sharply lower, with NY cocoa plunging to a 2-month low and London cocoa falling to a 2-1/2 month low. Rain forecasts for West...

Barchart · Jun 20, 2025

Favorable Growing Conditions in West Africa Hammers Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) Wednesday closed down -263 (-2.65%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) closed down -202 (-3.14%). Cocoa prices on Wednesday added to Tuesday's losses and settled sharply lower, with London cocoa falling to a 2-1/2 week low. Rain forecasts for West Africa are...

Barchart · Jun 18, 2025

Cocoa Prices Hammered by Favorable Growing Conditions in West Africa

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) today is down -266 (-2.68%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) is down -202 (-3.14%). Cocoa prices today added to Tuesday's losses and are sharply lower, with London cocoa falling to a 2-1/2 week low. Rain forecasts for West Africa are expected...

Barchart · Jun 18, 2025

Cocoa Prices Sharply Lower as West African Crop Prospects Improve

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) Tuesday closed down -572 (-5.62%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) closed down -214 (-3.14%). Cocoa prices on Tuesday settled sharply lower due to expectations of beneficial rainfall in West Africa, which is expected to improve the prospects for the region's cocoa...

Barchart · Jun 10, 2025

Cocoa Prices Plunge on Improved Cocoa Crop Prospects in West Africa

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) today is down -572 (-5.62%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) is down -207 (-3.04%). Cocoa prices today are sharply lower due to expectations of beneficial rainfall in West Africa, which is expected to improve the prospects for the region's cocoa crop....

Barchart · Jun 10, 2025

Cocoa Prices Pressured by Beneficial Rain in West Africa

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) Monday closed down -85 (-0.83%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) closed down -22 (-0.32%). Cocoa prices retreated on Monday due to the outlook for additional rainfall in West Africa, which is improving the prospects for the region's cocoa crop. Weather forecasts...

Barchart · Jun 9, 2025

Prospects for Additional Rain in West Africa Weigh on Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) today is down -27 (-0.26%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) is down -22 (-0.32%). Cocoa prices are under pressure today on the outlook for additional rainfall in West Africa, which is improving the prospects for the region's cocoa crop. Weather forecasts...

Barchart · Jun 9, 2025

Russia plans to boost economic and military ties in Africa

Kremlin announcement comes as Wagner Group quits West African state of Mali.

Al Jazeera · Jun 9, 2025

From Pakistan to Spain via the Canaries, smugglers are using longer, more dangerous migration routes

A failed crossing from Mauritania’s coast toward Spain’s Canary Islands in which 44 Pakistanis perished earlier this year has cast a spotlight on how globalized and sophisticated smuggling networks on the West African coast have become

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2025

Muslims look forward to the annual Eid feast. Many Africans are now struggling to afford it

As Eid al-Adha approaches, many Muslim families across west Africa are struggling to afford rams for the traditional sacrifice, with prices tripling in some areas due to inflation, insecurity, and economic policies

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025