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The Latest Breaking News from West Africa

How to experience Africa’s wildest coastline from the comfort of your balcony

With demand growing for more adventurous escapes, Mark Stratton sets sail on a new holiday at sea that takes travellers away from the usual tourist spots

The Independent UK

Africa’s freeports should boost trade and foreign exchange earnings – but evidence is thin

The concept of a freeport – an area where normal tax and customs rules don’t apply – has existed for centuries. Over time, different terms have emerged. They include export processing zones, free trade zones, special economic zones and industrial free zones. West Africa has 29 free zones, spanning 11…

The Conversation

Russia's top diplomat promises more military support for Burkina Faso as he tours West Africa

Russia’s foreign minister has pledged more support to Burkina Faso in fighting militant groups as he presses his whirlwind tour of West Africa in an attempt to fill a vacuum left by the region’s traditional Western partners

The Independent UK

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Russia's foreign minister again visits Africa, this time in Guinea, as some ties cool with the West

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

The Independent UK

Cocoa Prices Rise on Support from Reduced Ivory Coast Shipments

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...

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Cocoa Rallies Sharply Due to Inadequate Rain in West Africa

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN24 ) on Wednesday closed up +529 (+6.03%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN24 ) closed up +464 (+6.55%). Cocoa prices Wednesday rallied sharply for a second day, with NY cocoa posting a 3-week high and London cocoa posting a 2-week high. Inadequate rain in...

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Cocoa Prices Surge with Inadequate Rain in West Africa

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN24 ) today is up +477 (+5.43%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN24 ) is up +462 (+6.53%). Cocoa prices today rallied sharply for a second day, with NY cocoa posting a 3-week high and London cocoa posting a 2-week high. Inadequate rain in West...

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Cocoa Prices End Lower on the Outlook for Beneficial Rain in West Africa

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN24 ) on Friday closed down -45 (-0.61%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN24 ) closed down -108 (-1.73%). Cocoa prices settled moderately lower on Friday due to the outlook for much-needed rain in West Africa. Cocoa recovered from its worst levels Friday as short...

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Cocoa Prices Finish Sharply Lower on Rain Forecasts for West Africa

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN24 ) on Monday closed down -1,725 (-19.40%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN24 ) closed down -1,565 (-20.69%). Cocoa prices on Monday plunged to 1-week lows and settled sharply lower. Forecasts for rain in West Africa are boosting the outlook for cocoa crops and...

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Cocoa Prices Plummet on Rain Forecasts for West Africa

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...

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US Sanctions Militant Leaders Over West Africa Hostages

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

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Senegal Election Boosts Democracy In West Africa

Senegal's recent election exemplifies peaceful, transparent democracy, setting a positive example for West Africa's future.

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Evening Standard

'Eggflation' arrives for Easter: cost of traditional chocolate treats soars, warns consumer group Which?

Dry weather in West Africa sends cocoa prices sharply higher

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Cocoa Prices Resume Scorching Rally

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) today is up +381 (+5.42%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) is up +377 (+6.55%). The May NY and London cocoa futures contracts today both rallied sharply to new contract highs on continued concern about tight cocoa supplies from West Africa. Lower...

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Forecasts for Rain in West Africa Sparks Long Liquidation in Cocoa

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) on Friday closed down -56 (-0.87%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) closed down -119 (-2.22%). Cocoa prices on Friday extended Thursday's losses and posted 1-week lows as forecasts for rain in West Africa sparked long liquidation in cocoa futures. Losses in...

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Forecasts for Rain in West Africa Weigh on Cocoa Prices

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) this morning is down -48 (-0.74%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) is down -120 (-2.24%). Cocoa prices this morning extended Thursday's losses and posted 1-week lows as forecasts for rain in West Africa sparked long liquidation in cocoa futures. Losses in...

International Business Times

Fanning Mistrust On Health, Russia Seeks Foothold In West Africa

"Health and Sovereignty" was the theme. "Medical sovereignty is one of the multifaceted parts of sovereignty and Russia wants to help African countries advance it," he said in French to the Burkina24 network at the conference, where some wore stickers of the Russian and Burkina Faso flags.

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Cocoa Prices Retreat on Forecasts for Rain in West Africa

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) on Thursday closed down -97 (-1.48%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) closed down -119 (-2.18%). Cocoa prices on Thursday retreated as forecasts for rain in West Africa are positive for cocoa yields. Losses in London cocoa accelerated after the British pound...

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Cocoa Prices Fall on Forecasts for Rain in West Africa

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK24 ) this morning is down -80 (-1.22%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK24 ) is down -115 (-2.10%). Cocoa prices this morning are sharply lower as forecasts for rain in West Africa are positive for cocoa yields and sparked long liquidation pressure in cocoa...

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