The Latest Breaking News from West Africa

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Guinea on his latest visit to West Africa

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN24 ) today is up +74 (+0.80%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN24 ) +24 (+0.32%). Cocoa prices are consolidating below Thursday's 3-week highs and are trading higher. Cocoa prices have underlying support from dry conditions in West Africa that are causing an uncertain outlook...

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN24 ) this morning is down -1,707 (-19.20%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN24 ) is down -1,550 (-20.49%). Cocoa prices this morning plunged to 1-week lows and are sharply lower. Forecasts for rain in West Africa are boosting the outlook for cocoa crops and...

U.S. imposes sanctions on West African militant leaders for hostage kidnappings to combat terrorism and promote regional stability.

Stunning images from the 10th edition of the race in Sierra Leone

The United States agreed Friday to withdraw its more than 1,000 troops from Niger, officials said, upending its posture in West Africa where the country was home to a major drone base.

Drug seizures, mainly of cocaine and cannabis resin, have soared in the region, according to a UN report.

The recent deadly heat in West Africa is driven by human activities, including the burning of fossil fuels, particularly in the wealthy Northern Hemisphere, according to an international report.

The 44-year-old will be inaugurated to replace Macky Sall, who ruled the West African nation for 12 years.